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

Outside, a fire pit, grill, and hammock create an inviting experience for evenings at home. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Of women spinning cotton in their hammocks and men lost deep in the cotton fields. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026

Chef allows young Tony to spend a night on his porch, sleeping in a rope hammock. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

It’s made with an extra-long, adjustable strap to adjust the hammock to a length that feels comfortable to you. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

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