mosquito netting

American  

noun

1. netting used in the making of mosquito nets.

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Etymology

Origin of mosquito netting

First recorded in 1735–45

Example Sentences

The canopies were draped with mosquito netting that would be neatly tucked around our mattresses when we returned from dinner.

From New York Times

The health ministry has urged people to step up anti-mosquito measures, including mosquito netting on doorways and windows, use of insect repellent and removal of any water containers that may act as breeding grounds.

From BBC

The Marine’s role in the hazing included raising the mosquito netting around Melgar’s bed and binding his arms and legs with tape, the appeals court wrote.

From Seattle Times

Rani and her children do use mosquito netting, but they rarely spend the whole night behind its protective shield.

From Salon

Wearing a poofy pink satin dress with white polka dots and sparkly belt, she lay drooped across the logs under a shelter of mosquito netting.

From Seattle Times