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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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

Ackman also has form on big macroeconomic events, netting billions from Covid pandemic-related trades.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

When fit, the Arsenal forward line is among Europe's most fearsome, especially with Kelly rediscovering her scoring touch in that West Ham game by netting twice.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The Lakers have climbed from sixth to third in the Western Conference in two weeks, netting critical tiebreakers against rivals Minnesota, Denver and Houston.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The moon made shadows on our mosquito netting.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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