spiderweb

noun

spi·​der·​web ˈspī-dər-ˌweb 

1

: the network of silken thread spun by most spiders and used as a resting place and as a trap for small prey

2

: something that resembles or suggests a spiderweb

Examples of spiderweb in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For Rome, Zendaya went archival, wearing a stunning beaded spiderweb dress from Giorgio Armani (spring ’90) and a shimmering Versace crop top and skirt (fall ’97). — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 June 2026

On June 25, Zendaya attended a photo-call in London wearing the slinky blue dress dripping in beads and charms, including a large spiderweb cascading down her back. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 June 2026

Zendaya wore a vintage Armani gown featuring a crystal spiderweb pattern. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 24 June 2026

The spiderweb—the object of my grief—became both a tether to and a protection from danger. — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for spiderweb

• cobweb
• deb
• ebb
• web

Kids Definition

spiderweb

noun

spi·​der·​web ˈspīd-ər-ˌweb 

: the silken web spun by most spiders and used as a resting place and a trap for small prey