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

And for those wanting to spend some time in the shade, hammocks, which the pair picked up on a trip to Colombia, are hanging from the trees to create the ultimate outdoor escape. —Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026

Sometimes the smallest purchases can make the biggest difference, so why not grab a pair of compression socks or a foot hammock for ultimate in-air comfort? —Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026

Score Adirondack chairs, hammock chair swings, and more at exclusive discounts. —Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026

Thanks to its large construction, capacity to hold up to 330 pounds, and balance spreader bar, multiple people can lounge in the hammock at once. —Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 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