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
Infection can be prevented by wearing long-sleeved clothing and using mosquito nets, as well as chemical insect repellents such as DEET.
From Salon ● Mar. 20, 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
We lay on mattresses with mosquito nets draped overhead.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
