mosquito net

noun

: a net or screen for keeping out mosquitoes

Examples of mosquito net in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This easy-to-install option offers 120 square feet of precious shade, and even has sheer mosquito net curtains to keep pests away. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2024 For example, there are charities that donate mosquito nets to prevent children from dying of malaria. Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024 Some mosquito nets are treated with permethrin, which provides more protection.6 When to Contact a Healthcare Provider Bug bites can cause serious complications if not treated appropriately. Andrew Greenberg, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024 Wagons come in all shapes and sizes and a wide range of price points: from basic plastic options with two seats to luxury picks that offer reclining seats, tons of storage, mosquito nets, UV protective sunshades, and infant car seat adapters. Maya Polton, Parents, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mosquito net 

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Word History

First Known Use

1745, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mosquito net was in 1745

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“Mosquito net.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mosquito%20net. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

mosquito net

noun
: a net for keeping out mosquitoes
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