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
Outside, a pool and hammocks await, but guests can also partake in a (friendly!) game of giant Jenga, bocce ball, or cornhole.
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2025
Many playgrounds now include spider swings or hammock attachments as well.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
Featuring private guest balconies, hammocks, and lush foliage throughout the five-acre property, Parrot Key offers a restful escape from the Key West reverie.
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
Folding Outdoor Lounge Chairs (Set of 2) $210 Amazon
For a more sleek, structural spin on hammocks, consider these foldable, stackable lounge chairs that are easy to transport within your backyard.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2025
Many playgrounds now include spider swings or hammock attachments as well.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
Featuring private guest balconies, hammocks, and lush foliage throughout the five-acre property, Parrot Key offers a restful escape from the Key West reverie.
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
Folding Outdoor Lounge Chairs (Set of 2) $210 Amazon
For a more sleek, structural spin on hammocks, consider these foldable, stackable lounge chairs that are easy to transport within your backyard.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hammock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammock
Noun
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Then, retire to the spacious living room to sip a digestif on one of the large couches.—
Shannon Sharpe,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2025
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Using a telescope made from second hand parts, including part of an old wooden couch, David Wilson captured the dramatic solar event on May 7, from his backyard observatory in Inverness, Scotland.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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We’re also drawn to the plush futon sofa ($599-$649) and the light-up ball holders ($50) that display basketballs celebrating her accomplishments on the court.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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In the picture, the girl’s corpse is propped up on a sofa alongside some of her favorite toys, in a style of post-mortem photography popular at the time.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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Several train lines in and out of Baltimore have been disrupted after a fire broke out at a vacant mattress warehouse Monday evening, authorities said.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
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Invest in air conditioning, cooling mattress toppers and breathable bedding made from natural fibers like cotton or bamboo.—
Dr. Samanta Dall’Agnese,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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