hammock

1 of 2

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

Sleeping in hammocks above the jungle floor to avoid venomous insect bites. —Kit Bernardi, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025

Common areas like the on-site library, pool, and terrace with attractive cotton hammocks invite visitors to settle in and relax. —Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025

Consider supportive pillows for improved sleep, durable tents, lightweight hammocks, and even complete kitchen sets. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025

Songmics Hanging Hammock Chair Spend the final few sunny days curled up in this cozy hammock chair that can hold up to 264 pounds. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 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