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

Give a small backyard patio a vacation vibe by hanging a hammock. —Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 25 May 2026

Hotel Ynez was perfect for a girls weekend, with cute rooms and a giant central garden featuring hammocks, fire pits, big trees, and more. —Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026

Once fruit emerges, support each melon by tying stretchy fabric from the bottom of the trellis to create a hammock for it. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 May 2026

Part hammock, part daybed, a luxurious platform swing makes a sumptuous spot to get lost in your favorite book. —Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 22 May 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