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: a swinging couch or bed usually made of netting or canvas and slung by cords from supports at each end
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: hummock
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: a fertile area in the southern U.S. and especially Florida that is usually higher than its surroundings and that is characterized by hardwood vegetation and deep humus-rich soil
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Christopher Murray
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The site has just 1.7 acres, but planners managed to weave into the landscape playground equipment and picnic tables, hammocks and walking paths.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
While spring, summer, and fall are beautiful times to visit Wisconsin, the fire pit (and hammock) outside is still inviting come winter and snow.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2025
In addition to showing Georgia and her Maltipoo Daisy, Scott is entering a metal artwork of a monkey in a hammock in the fair’s home economics competition.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
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The North Face is famous for its tents, hammocks and blankets that are designed for intense campers.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The site has just 1.7 acres, but planners managed to weave into the landscape playground equipment and picnic tables, hammocks and walking paths.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
While spring, summer, and fall are beautiful times to visit Wisconsin, the fire pit (and hammock) outside is still inviting come winter and snow.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2025
In addition to showing Georgia and her Maltipoo Daisy, Scott is entering a metal artwork of a monkey in a hammock in the fair’s home economics competition.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hammock. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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