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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Let’s say, for the sake of argument, you end up netting $45,000 of that pay increase.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

The only factor separating the two sides is the number of goals scored, with City netting 66 to Arsenal's 63.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

In 1987, the lawsuits were settled with Feese receiving $57,500 and Forget, who asked for $1 million, netting $42,500.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Heading back into Kharkiv, we take the ring road that's now being covered in netting.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

She skipped around the corner, but the path was blocked with plastic netting.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

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