hammock

Definition of hammocknext
as in couch
a type of bed that consists of a piece of cloth hung between two trees, poles, etc. He was found napping on the hammock in the backyard when he was supposed to be doing yard work.

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Recent Examples of hammock Head’s up—the property is designed to get you out of the rooms and enjoying Baja’s natural wonders, or even the property’s own amenities like the spa, infinity pool, and the open-air common area known as the living room (hammocks, rattan lounge pillows). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026 Shop outdoor seating like lounge chairs and adirondack chairs, stylish hammocks, string lights and pathway lights, planters, dining tables, and more. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026 Wilson in a hammock is a convenient surface for the play of shadows; Odom on a bed, equally criss-crossed in shadow, is a person in a dark bedroom, taking a nap. Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026 Tripadvisor crowned Isla Pasion the top beach thanks to its coral reefs, hammocks, and turquoise waters. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hammock
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Noun
  • The lavish designs—velvet couches, massive headboards, opulent wallpaper, texture everywhere—were done by Jacques Garcia, famed for his lush and ultra-Parisian taste.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
  • This step absorbs odors trapped deep in the fibers and leaves your couch smelling noticeably fresh.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Mex Cube sofa by Piero Lissoni is upholstered in a matching hue, and an Utrecht armchair offsets the earth tones with striking royal blue.
    Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Curtis notes that five or six years ago, sofas were routinely piled high with pillows.
    Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Saatva mattresses will have some bounce to them, but not so much that couples cannot sleep on them.
    Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Instead of quietly draping over the bed, the fabric is shown suspended above it while both cats dangle from the material, clinging on with their paws before launching themselves down onto the mattress.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026

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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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