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

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

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The Ipswich Town striker dragged his best chance into the side netting, though, and will likely return to the bench against Ivory Coast.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

In the meantime, residents are advised to take protective measures such as wearing long pants and long sleeves and using protective netting over one’s face.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Someone donated a kerosene lamp; another gave her some old mosquito netting and a pair of socks without heels.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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