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

Listen to cascading water, make use of the hammocks, and indulge in wellness treatments. —Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026

As well as the private pool, the large deck includes an outdoor kitchen area, shower and hammock built for two, the perfect place to watch the stars with just the sound of the birds and crickets. —Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026

Its three suites can connect to accommodate up to 8 guests, plus there’s a full kitchen, living room, and a patio with a grill, firepits, and hammocks. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Then Christian sits down in the hammock with Cirie, who is good with literally everyone left in the game, and says his idea is to get rid of Ozzy. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Apr. 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