fishnet

noun

fish·​net ˈfish-ˌnet 

1

: netting fitted with floats and weights or a supporting frame for catching fish

2

: a coarse open-mesh fabric

Examples of fishnet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Charli donned a tight LBD with fishnet tights, platform heels, and shield shades. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026

And last night, Madonna tromped out, clad in leather and fishnets, adding another image to a VMA highlight reel. — Sadie Kargman, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, Madonna was Carpenter’s sartorial opposite, going pantsless in a plunging black corset, black fishnet tights, and sheer black lace opera gloves. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026

The pink tour poster featured illustrations of doves carrying olive branches and symbols of the pro-Palestinian movement including a watermelon and the fishnet motif of keffiyeh fabric. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Kids Definition

fishnet

noun

fish·​net ˈfish-ˌnet 

: a net for catching fish