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

Jennifer Lopez looked incredible in a cheeky lace bodysuit and fishnet tights during a recent show at her Las Vegas residency. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 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

Fallon held up a 25-year-old photo of the actress and producer — who originally portrayed Elle Woods — rocking a spaghetti-strap pink fishnet mermaid dress. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

La Perla and Falke fishnet stockings became a go-to styling trick that often raised a stranger’s eyebrow or garnered a whistle from dinner dates. — Nicky Josephine, Vogue, 29 June 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