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

The ivory swimsuit is decorated with fishnet fabric and dainty sequins reminiscent of scales. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 11 Aug. 2026

Its vibrant colors and familiar texture became fashion material, incorporated into the fishnets, color clashes and styling experiments surrounding her tour with Skillibeng. — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Posing in fishnets, Electra also answered readers' burning questions about love. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The model and actress, 54, stunned in fishnets in a feature for the summer 2026 issue of the men's lifestyle and entertainment magazine, more than 30 years after her debut. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 15 July 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