chicken wire

noun

: a light galvanized wire netting of hexagonal mesh

Examples of chicken wire in a Sentence

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Smaller plants can be placed inside a terrarium or a frame covered in strong netting or chicken wire. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026 The family created decorations out of chicken wire, fencing materials and even rebar. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Dec. 2025 As Kendrick put it, they are segregated from the field by a screen of chicken wire — much like Black fans used to be at Major League Baseball games, and in a larger sense like those players were denied the opportunity to play in MLB. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 2025 Young rabbits can also squeeze through the holes in chicken wire. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chicken wire

Word History

Etymology

from its use for making enclosures for chickens

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chicken wire was in 1887

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“Chicken wire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chicken%20wire. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

chicken wire

noun
: a light wire fencing with hexagonal openings
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