culotte

noun

cu·​lotte ˈkü-ˌlät 

ˈkyü-;

kü-ˈlät,

kyü- 

: a divided skirt

also : a garment having a divided skirt

—often used in plural

Examples of culotte in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And believe it or not, tall boots and culottes are the perfect pair. —Alex Sales, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2025

Want to honor Fido through something that pairs exceptionally well with corp-core maxi skirts and culottes? —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025

Denim culottes, jodhpurs, button-down shirts and a denim top with a kerchief-like neckline co-mingled with leather riding boots, flannel tops and leather and fur jackets in rusty hues. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2025

While there is much familiarity in this Fall/Winter 2025 collection, key silhouettes are given a new lease of life, appearing in fresh colorways such as a vibrant apple red bomber jacket and the brand’s signature wide-leg culottes inspired by archival Yoruba workwear trousers. —Chelsea White, Essence, 1 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, breeches, from diminutive of cul backside — more at culet

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for culotte

• allot
• barat
• begot
• besought
• bethought
• bloodshot
• boycott
• buckshot
• crackpot
• croat
• culottes
• dashpot

Kids Definition

culotte

noun

cu·​lotte ˈk(y)ü-ˌlät  k(y)ü-ˈlät 

: a divided skirt or a garment with a divided skirt

—often used in plural