netting

noun

net·​ting ˈne-tiŋ 

1

: network sense 1

2

: the act or process of making a net or network

3

: the act, process, or right of fishing with a net

Synonyms

• mesh
• net
• network

Examples of netting in a Sentence

He put up wire netting around the garden.

wore a veil of netting

Recent Examples on the Web

Building owners can protect the sidewalks with facade containment netting, but the netting often doesn’t offer adequate protection, says Stephen Varone, president of Manhattan’s Rand Engineering & Architecture, who has helped buildings comply with inspection codes. —Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 14 Mar. 2025

The viral incident, shared on X by another attendee, started when a puck went up into the netting during the second period of the Penguins' game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday, Jan. 12. —Natasha Dye, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025

Somehow, the attempt whistled into the netting in stunning fashion for a power-play goal, as Catholic Memorial seized a 2-0 advantage. —Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2025

And if the plants need extra help, row covers or insect netting can protect them from early pests like cabbage worms or flea beetles. —Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing netting

• wire netting

Rhymes for netting

• betting
• fretting
• getting
• jetting
• letting
• petting
• retting
• setting
• sweating
• vetting
• wetting
• abetting

Kids Definition

netting

noun

net·​ting

ˈnet-iŋ

1

: network sense 1

2

: the act or process of making a net