mosquito net
noun
a screen, curtain, or canopy of net, gauze, or the like, for keeping out mosquitoes.
mosquito nets
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pluralof mosquito net.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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To catch the minute, translucent fish, fishermen often use mosquito nets in wooden frames.
From Barron's ● Nov. 18, 2025
Researchers say it is 75% effective but health experts recommend using it alongside other malaria prevention tools, such as mosquito nets and insecticides.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2024
The tiny midges easily pass through the mesh of mosquito nets, and common insect repellents may not work, Nunes Neto says.
From Science Magazine ● Jun. 4, 2024
In addition to the typical interventions such as mosquito nets, the Papua New Guinea National Department of Health has had some success with medical therapies for people who develop malaria infections while pregnant.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2024
We had nothing, no furniture, no mosquito nets, just thin mattresses placed flat on the ground.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
