fishnet

noun

fish·​net ˈfish-ˌnet How to pronounce fishnet (audio)
1
: netting fitted with floats and weights or a supporting frame for catching fish
2
: a coarse open-mesh fabric

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The fashion designer wore her jacket as a minidress with fishnet tights and stilettos while the soccer icon opted for a suit with loafers. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 15 June 2025 Guests can take a ukulele lesson, discover the art of fishnet weaving and learn how to prepare traditional Hawaiian foods. Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 8 June 2025 The actress accessorized with sheer black fishnet stockings and wore a pair of over-the-knee, pointed-toe, black heeled boots. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 May 2025 There were loads of safety pins, fishnet, and spike heels on the carpet. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fishnet

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fishnet was before the 12th century

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“Fishnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fishnet. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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fishnet

noun
fish·​net ˈfish-ˌnet How to pronounce fishnet (audio)
: a net for catching fish

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