spiderweb

noun

spi·​der·​web ˈspī-dər-ˌweb How to pronounce spiderweb (audio)
1
: the network of silken thread spun by most spiders and used as a resting place and as a trap for small prey
2
: something that resembles or suggests a spiderweb

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Then arrange the yarn in a spiderweb pattern and hot glue them together before hanging them on your porch. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025 The event will feature fun and creative stations with spiderweb paintings, bubble potions and live encounters with some of the museum’s resident critters. Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025 Lino, who stands out with significant tattoos including a star under his right eye and a spiderweb across his forehead, is next due in court on Oct. 3. Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 27 Aug. 2025 Dance, make a spiderweb headdress, visit the photo booth and enter a costume contest. Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spiderweb

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of spiderweb was circa 1649

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“Spiderweb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spiderweb. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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spiderweb

noun
spi·​der·​web ˈspīd-ər-ˌweb How to pronounce spiderweb (audio)
: the silken web spun by most spiders and used as a resting place and a trap for small prey

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