spiderweb
noun
spi·der·web ˈspī-dər-ˌweb 
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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Weave a continuous spiral with a long length of black yarn to create a spiderweb. 
Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 And the white, spiderweb-like cracks along its surface are salts that were either left there upon impact or have grown in the time since, according to Jim Karner, a research associate professor at the University of Utah. Daedan Olander, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022 The exception is Lander Blue turquoise, with unique spiderweb-like veining on deep blue stones and named for the small Nevada mine where this exceedingly rare stone was discovered. Laurie Brookins, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2022 The deets: These spiderweb-like bindings wrap your boot without pinching. Outside Online, 9 Mar. 2022 To make this easy wreath, stretch a faux spiderweb onto a 12-inch embroidery hoop and close the hoop. Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2022 Zendaya wears outfits that seem to pay homage to the iconic comic series, from a custom Valentino Haute Couture gown with embroidered cobwebs to a dazzling Alexander McQueen ensemble with crystal spiderweb stockings. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Apr. 2022 In a viral TikTok video that captured what happens next, a person climbs up onto the hood of the Porsche, leaving behind a spiderweb-shaped crack. oregonlive, 5 July 2022 Last year his team sonified a spiderweb into an eerie melody of rustles and turned a flame’s vibration into a meditation-like reverb of gongs. Sofia Quaglia, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 May 2022 See More
Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 And the white, spiderweb-like cracks along its surface are salts that were either left there upon impact or have grown in the time since, according to Jim Karner, a research associate professor at the University of Utah. Daedan Olander, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022 The exception is Lander Blue turquoise, with unique spiderweb-like veining on deep blue stones and named for the small Nevada mine where this exceedingly rare stone was discovered. Laurie Brookins, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2022 The deets: These spiderweb-like bindings wrap your boot without pinching. Outside Online, 9 Mar. 2022 To make this easy wreath, stretch a faux spiderweb onto a 12-inch embroidery hoop and close the hoop. Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2022 Zendaya wears outfits that seem to pay homage to the iconic comic series, from a custom Valentino Haute Couture gown with embroidered cobwebs to a dazzling Alexander McQueen ensemble with crystal spiderweb stockings. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Apr. 2022 In a viral TikTok video that captured what happens next, a person climbs up onto the hood of the Porsche, leaving behind a spiderweb-shaped crack. oregonlive, 5 July 2022 Last year his team sonified a spiderweb into an eerie melody of rustles and turned a flame’s vibration into a meditation-like reverb of gongs. Sofia Quaglia, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
circa 1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
spiderweb
noun
spi·der·web ˈspī-dər-ˌweb
: the silken web spun by most spiders and used as a resting place and a trap for prey
spiderweb
noun
as in cobweb
Synonyms & Similar Words
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