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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web In a bold move, the player paired the sleeveless Nike jumpsuit with black fishnet stockings. 
Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Former premier Alexander Stubb was once chastised for wearing shorts to a press conference while European Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen faced criticism early in her career for sporting fishnet tights. Kati Pohjanpalo, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 To complete the look, Gaga wore thigh-high black fishnet stockings from the collection, which were on display thanks to the daring slit of the dress, and topped off the ensemble with her signature platform Mother Monster heels. Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 9 Nov. 2021 Dua is no stranger to amphibian prints having recently rocked an alligator bodysuit with fishnet tights, but this lewk was on a whole 'nother level. Seventeen, 23 Aug. 2022 Colored hair, ripped jeans, fishnet tights and combat boots worn by a majority of concertgoers were very much on brand for a concert of that genre, albeit with an elevated sense of edginess. Chloe Mcgowan, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Aug. 2022 The cheeky bodysuit featured a mock neck top and a super high thong cut to reveal sheer fishnet stockings for a little bit of extra ✨spice✨. Seventeen, 12 Aug. 2022 In one photo, Madonna wears a corset, fishnet stockings, an oversized white fur jacket, and long crystal jewelry that falls down to her knees while petting the holographic horse featured on the album's cover art. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Aug. 2022 The rapper posed in a pair of glittering fishnet stockings that hit the mid-thigh. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2022 See More
Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Former premier Alexander Stubb was once chastised for wearing shorts to a press conference while European Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen faced criticism early in her career for sporting fishnet tights. Kati Pohjanpalo, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 To complete the look, Gaga wore thigh-high black fishnet stockings from the collection, which were on display thanks to the daring slit of the dress, and topped off the ensemble with her signature platform Mother Monster heels. Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 9 Nov. 2021 Dua is no stranger to amphibian prints having recently rocked an alligator bodysuit with fishnet tights, but this lewk was on a whole 'nother level. Seventeen, 23 Aug. 2022 Colored hair, ripped jeans, fishnet tights and combat boots worn by a majority of concertgoers were very much on brand for a concert of that genre, albeit with an elevated sense of edginess. Chloe Mcgowan, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Aug. 2022 The cheeky bodysuit featured a mock neck top and a super high thong cut to reveal sheer fishnet stockings for a little bit of extra ✨spice✨. Seventeen, 12 Aug. 2022 In one photo, Madonna wears a corset, fishnet stockings, an oversized white fur jacket, and long crystal jewelry that falls down to her knees while petting the holographic horse featured on the album's cover art. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Aug. 2022 The rapper posed in a pair of glittering fishnet stockings that hit the mid-thigh. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
fishnet
noun
as in tulle
Synonyms & Similar Words
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