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 Permission to use hammocks inside terminals usually depends on individual airport rules and applicable local rules. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 That isn’t enough to humble our black-eyed lout, but spending a few months as a dishwasher at The Flagship in exchange for getting to sleep on the head chef’s hammock soon will. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 29 July 2026 There’s a hot tub, a big backyard, a firepit, and a hammock for all methods of relaxation. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026 Evenings are best spent swinging in the outdoor hammock, listening for the sounds of hooting owls and churring nightjars. Katie Silcox, Vogue, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hammock
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Noun
  • And while a white couch can be very high-risk, Castlery claims that the Performance fabric is spill-resistant.
    Susie Plotkin, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also a casual lounge filled with soft gray couches, perfect for an afternoon glass of wine.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Turn your patio into an outdoor living room with this plush sofa.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Swiss watchmaker appears among purchases that grow progressively less attainable, from perfume and a Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa to an apartment, a personality and an entirely new life.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Individual item fees range from $41 for mattresses and box springs to $61 for computer monitors, with standard furniture, tires and appliances costing between $45 and $55 each.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • All suites feature walk-in closets, mini kitchens, marble bathrooms, and pillowtop mattresses.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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