Definition

A short skirt made of many layers of light fabric, typically worn by ballet dancers.

Example

The ballerina wore a beautiful pink tutu during her performance.

Conversation

Did you see the little girl dancing in a tutu at the park yesterday?

Yes, she looked so cute twirling around!

I love how tutus make dancing seem so magical.

Absolutely! They really add to the charm of ballet, don’t you think?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'tutu' originates from French, specifically from the word 'tutu' which refers to a ballet skirt. It is an onomatopoeic term that mimics the sound of a child's voice, often used in the context of ballet attire.

Memory Tip

Imagine a ballet dancer wearing a fluffy skirt that makes a soft sound, like 'tutu' — this helps you remember that a tutu is a type of ballet skirt.

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