netting

American

[net-ing] / ˈnɛt ɪŋ /

noun

any of various kinds of net fabric.

fish netting; mosquito netting.

netting British

/ ˈnɛtɪŋ /

noun

any netted fabric or structure

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Etymology

Origin of netting

First recorded in 1560–70; net ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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Among them: Goldman Sachs is in the middle again, netting a cool $100 million as co-lead underwriter for SpaceX.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

“It was our only source of work,” said Flores, noting that the large boat could spend weeks at sea, netting a considerable haul.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

If it turns out that index demand pushes up the price and the bankers hadn’t already priced that in, they can sell more stock, handily netting a profit in the process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Italy's strength was meant to be their defence, but Rossi proved the hat-trick hero - netting twice in the first half and grabbing the winner in the second.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The moon made shadows on our mosquito netting.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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