safety net

noun

: something that provides security against misfortune or difficulty

Examples of safety net in a Sentence

The program provides a safety net for people who have lost their jobs.

Recent Examples on the Web

This is where the true tournament of the best tournament in the world begins — where the safety nets are officially removed, where every kick is vital, and every blade of grass is earned. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 26 June 2026

Now, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton present a stark choice to voters in the race to be the next governor at a moment when public support for the state’s generous safety net is starting to fray. — Christine Mai-Duc, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Financial wellness serves as a critical safety net that helps bridge gaps and maintain consistency both at home and at work. — Sheri Atwood, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

That invisible safety net is paramount when the vehicle is handed over to teenagers, guests, or seasonal renters, totally unaware of battery preservation. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for safety net

• electrojet
• plantagenet
• videlicet
• abet
• asset
• baguette
• banquette
• barbette
• beget
• beset
• binet
• briquette