fishnet
noun
fish·net
ˈfish-ˌnet 
1
: netting fitted with floats and weights or a supporting frame for catching fish
2
: a coarse open-mesh fabric
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 May 2025
In December, Simpson shared a glamorous photo of herself sitting next to some musical gear while wearing a white romper with a black fishnet midriff paired with matching black fishnets and platform boots.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
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—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 May 2025
In December, Simpson shared a glamorous photo of herself sitting next to some musical gear while wearing a white romper with a black fishnet midriff paired with matching black fishnets and platform boots.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
Bebe Rexha Bebe Rexha sports fishnet gloves with her black coat and grand tulle skirt by Christian Siriano.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025
Her outfit: fishnet tights, a black Skims tube top, a sheer black button down and sequinned boy shorts.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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“Fishnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fishnet. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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fishnet
noun
fish·net
ˈfish-ˌnet
: a net for catching fish
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