Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fishnet

/ˈfɪʃ.nɛt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.46 in modern English

Syllables: fish-net
IPA: /ˈfɪʃ.nɛt/

13

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A net used to catch fish.

Countable

noun

A fabric mesh with an open diamond-shaped structure.

Uncountable

noun

Stockings made of fishnet fabric.

Countable

Example Sentences

"The fishnets were hung over bushes to dry."
"All the little minnows which were not caught for bait this spring may well give thanks to the women of the U. S. who have adopted fishnet turbans, scarfs, belts and skirts as items in their sports outfits."
"Fishnets are for catching men."
"I don't see people walking around in the fishnets, heels and make-up, but I do see alot^([sic]) of guys with the short bleached blonde hair, the baggy sweats, and other Eminemesque fashions..."

Etymology

From Middle English fishnet; equivalent to fish + net.

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: fishnet

Usage

Inflected Forms

fishnets (plural)

Derived Forms

fishnetted fishnetty

Phrases

fishnet stockings

Synonyms

fishing net

Questions

How do you pronounce fishnet?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfɪʃ.nɛt/.
What does fishnet mean?: A net used to catch fish.
Where does fishnet come from?: It is traced to Middle English.

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