hassock

noun

has·​sock ˈha-sək 

1

: tussock

2

a

: a cushion for kneeling

a church hassock

b

: a padded cushion or low stool that serves as a seat or leg rest

Examples of hassock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The couple took to telephoning their customers -- their goal was 30 per day -- urging them to consider buying a table, a hassock, some wall art, anything. — oregonlive, 21 Mar. 2021

For example, a coffee table is not important in front of the sofa, but a hassock with a tray filled with casual accessories is. — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 2 July 2019

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, sedge, from Old English hassuc

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for hassock

• cassock
• classic
• boracic
• jurassic
• postclassic
• potassic
• preclassic
• thoracic
• cardiothoracic
• intrathoracic
• prothoracic
• transthoracic

Kids Definition

hassock

noun

has·​sock ˈhas-ək 

1

: tussock

2

a

: a cushion to kneel on in prayer

b

: a cushion used as a seat or as a leg rest