Meaning & use
hairnet
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a fine net worn over the hair to keep it in place, often for hygiene reasons in kitchens or factories.
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All kitchen staff are required to wear a hairnet before handling food.
She tucked her hair under a hairnet before starting her shift at the bakery.
A note on using this word
Hairnets are most commonly associated with food-service and factory settings, where hygiene regulations require hair to be fully covered.
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