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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Amos twisted Ross's thick hair into a soft yet structured abstract shape, wrapping it in what may very well be fishnet stockings in vivid teal hue. Marci Robin, Allure, 16 July 2025 Popular garb for the evening included leather skirts, leather belts, leather vests, fishnet stockings and, for some, almost nothing at all. Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025 The outlet noted that Campbell’s first cover, in late January 1965, featured 18-year-old Sue Peterson, sporting a nude body stocking and a white fishnet jumpsuit, among other pieces. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2025 Over time, a distinct, lattice or fishnet pattern forms. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fishnet

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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 25 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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