hammock

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noun (1)

ham·​mock ˈha-mək 

: a swinging couch or bed usually made of netting or canvas and slung by cords from supports at each end

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hammock

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noun (2)

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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

Examples of hammock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Walks in the woods, scenic drives, birdwatching, hammock snoozes, picnics and stargazing should all be on the agenda. —Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025

The hammock, which is hand-spun using organic materials, sans dyes and toxins. —Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2025

What's not to love? Rooms: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms Amenities: Outdoor shower, washer/dryer, ping pong table, AC, indoor fireplace, heating, fire pit, hammock, BBQ, outdoor dining area, pool. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 July 2025

This foot hammock is a fun and relaxing way to kick up your feet when a quick walk to the bathroom to get your legs going just won’t cut it. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Spanish hamaca, from Taino

Noun (2)

earlier hammok, hommoke, humock; akin to Middle Low German hummel small height, hump bump — more at hump

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1626, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for hammock

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Kids Definition

hammock

noun

ham·​mock

ˈham-ək

: a swinging couch or bed usually made of netting or canvas and slung by cords from supports at each end