Tutu (Noun)
Meaning 1
Very short skirt worn by ballerinas.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ballerina's delicate movements were accentuated by her sparkly tutu as she glided across the stage.
- The little girl couldn't wait to wear her pink tutu for her first ballet recital.
- Tutus are a distinctive feature of classical ballets, adding a touch of elegance to the performances.
- The dancer's white tutu shone under the bright stage lights as she executed a flawless pirouette.
- Her teacher helped her adjust the layers of netting in her tutu to achieve the perfect shape for the big show.
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Meaning 2
South African prelate and leader of the antiapartheid struggle (born in 1931).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Desmond Tutu was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his efforts against apartheid.
- Tutu was vocal against the injustices of apartheid, his message echoing worldwide.
- Archbishop Desmond Tutu worked towards healing the nation following the end of apartheid.
- As a prominent figure in the anti-apartheid movement, Tutu continued to fight for justice even after the end of apartheid.
- Desmond Tutu's fearless advocacy for human rights earned him widespread recognition.