1
: one of the openings between the threads or cords of a net
also
: one of the similar spaces in a network
—often used to designate screen size as the number of openings per linear inch
2
a
: the fabric of a net
b
: a woven, knit, or knotted material of open texture with evenly spaced holes
c
: an arrangement of interlocking metal links used especially for jewelry
4
: working contact (as of the teeth of gears)
in mesh
meshed; meshing; meshes
2
: to cause to resemble network
3
a
: to cause (parts, such as gears) to engage
b
: to coordinate closely : interlock
They meshed traditions from several cultures into one wedding ceremony.
1
: to become entangled in or as if in meshes
2
: to be in or come into mesh
—used especially of gears
3
: to fit or work together properly
The two plans mesh well.
Examples of mesh in a Sentence
Noun
We covered the blueberry bushes in nylon mesh to keep the birds from the fruit.
a routine request that got hung up in the meshes of the state bureaucracy
Verb
They meshed traditions from several cultures into one wedding ceremony.
The book tries to mesh philosophy and humor.
The two plans mesh well.
The gears weren't meshing properly.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Staying organized while traveling is easy with this backpack, which features a roomy main compartment and three mesh pockets to keep items separate.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
From finding the perfect actors with casting director Francine Maisler to piecing together the finished product with editor Michael Shawver, every department needed to mesh together to create the film.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The sheer blush pink mesh design was trimmed with matching feathers along the neckline and featured a ruffle with a distressed hem at the bottom, showing off a glimpse of silk pants under her dress as well as a pair of pointy-toed slides.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Staying organized while traveling is easy with this backpack, which features a roomy main compartment and three mesh pockets to keep items separate.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
Right now in that process, the Tigers are meshing young prospects and new non-roster invitees with a roster that feels close to set.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
From finding the perfect actors with casting director Francine Maisler to piecing together the finished product with editor Michael Shawver, every department needed to mesh together to create the film.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Mesh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mesh. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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mesh
1 of 2 noun1
: one of the spaces formed by the threads of a net or the wires of a sieve or screen
2
a
: a loosely woven fabric with evenly spaced holes
3
: an arrangement of elements that are linked together : network
4
: the coming or fitting together of the teeth of two gears
Medical Definition
mesh
noun
: a flexible netting of fine wire used in surgery especially in the repair of large hernias and other body defects
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