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
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Guests can take a ukulele lesson, discover the art of fishnet weaving and learn how to prepare traditional Hawaiian foods.
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Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 8 June 2025
The actress accessorized with sheer black fishnet stockings and wore a pair of over-the-knee, pointed-toe, black heeled boots.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
There were loads of safety pins, fishnet, and spike heels on the carpet.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 May 2025
In December, Simpson shared a glamorous photo of herself sitting next to some musical gear while wearing a white romper with a black fishnet midriff paired with matching black fishnets and platform boots.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 8 June 2025
The actress accessorized with sheer black fishnet stockings and wore a pair of over-the-knee, pointed-toe, black heeled boots.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
There were loads of safety pins, fishnet, and spike heels on the carpet.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 May 2025
In December, Simpson shared a glamorous photo of herself sitting next to some musical gear while wearing a white romper with a black fishnet midriff paired with matching black fishnets and platform boots.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Fishnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fishnet. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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fishnet
noun
fish·net
ˈfish-ˌnet
: a net for catching fish
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