mosquito net

American

noun

a screen, curtain, or canopy of net, gauze, or the like, for keeping out mosquitoes.

mosquito net British

noun

a fine curtain or net put in windows, around beds, etc, to keep mosquitoes out

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Etymology

Origin of mosquito net

First recorded in 1735–45

Example Sentences

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Earlier in the month, in a neighbouring village, eight-year-old Utkarsh was sleeping under a mosquito net when his mother spotted a wolf creeping into their hut.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2024

“It’s not a mosquito net or a vaccine, but it can make such a huge difference for the population.”

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2024

Like a mosquito net over a bed, they physically prevent insects from getting to crops.

From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2024

He had a gym locker where he kept this mat, a pop-up mosquito net, a blanket, two robes and a shawl.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2023

Corporal Kolodny tiptoed stealthily into Captain Black’s tent early the next morning, reached inside the mosquito net and gently shook the moist shoulder blade he found there until Captain Black opened his eyes.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

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