mosquito net

noun

1. a screen, curtain, or canopy of net, gauze, or the like, for keeping out mosquitoes.

mosquito net

noun

1. a fine curtain or net put in windows, around beds, etc, to keep mosquitoes out

Word History and Origins

Origin of mosquito net¹

First recorded in 1735–45

Example Sentences

Earlier in the month, in a neighbouring village, eight-year-old Utkarsh was sleeping under a mosquito net when his mother spotted a wolf creeping into their hut.

From BBC

To make life as comfortable as possible, Mr Sa'adu has acquired a mattress, some bedding, a wooden cabinet and a mosquito net.

From BBC

The tiny midges easily pass through the mesh of mosquito nets, and common insect repellents may not work, Nunes Neto says.

From Science Magazine

“It’s not a mosquito net or a vaccine, but it can make such a huge difference for the population.”

From Salon

He installs mosquito nets and replaces the metal sheets.

From Seattle Times