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

At one point during the show at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, the singer—perhaps appropriately—paid subtle homage to her stage name, donning a pink corset with fishnets, tall black boots, and crystal fringe. —Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 8 June 2026

Madonna honored the era with fishnets, metal studs and silver chains adorning a Givenchy mini plaid blazer by Riccardo Tisci. —Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026

And with one last grasp of fabric, Gaga’s final look was a sequin bikini and fishnets paired with glittery platform boots. —Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026

There’s less than a week to go until opening night for the cast of The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway, and Luke Evans—who stars as Dr. Frank-N-Furter—is ready to march out onstage in his fishnets and seven-inch platforms. —Emily Elias, Vogue, 17 Apr. 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