safety net

noun

: something that provides security against misfortune or difficulty

Examples of safety net in a Sentence

The program provides a safety net for people who have lost their jobs.
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Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of safety net was in 1877

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“Safety net.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safety%20net. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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