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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Songmics Hanging Hammock Chair Spend the final few sunny days curled up in this cozy hammock chair that can hold up to 264 pounds.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
In partnership with Leave No Trace, Martin County offers the tours for free, helping visitors discover the natural beauty of the coastline’s mangroves, estuaries, hammocks, and trails.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
The grounds are especially magical in fall—gardens alive with late-season blooms, hammocks beneath golden canopies, sweeping views of both Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Nestled in the countryside near the picturesque village of Gordes, the 12-bedroom home offers striking mountain views along with a range of picturesque outdoor perks that include a heated pool, hammock, pétanque court, and an elegant garden.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
In partnership with Leave No Trace, Martin County offers the tours for free, helping visitors discover the natural beauty of the coastline’s mangroves, estuaries, hammocks, and trails.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
The grounds are especially magical in fall—gardens alive with late-season blooms, hammocks beneath golden canopies, sweeping views of both Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Nestled in the countryside near the picturesque village of Gordes, the 12-bedroom home offers striking mountain views along with a range of picturesque outdoor perks that include a heated pool, hammock, pétanque court, and an elegant garden.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammock
Noun
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In the video, Noel can be seen propelling herself up the steps on her back legs and making the jump onto the couch where her small dog bed was positioned.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Using a lint roller on upholstered pieces of furniture like couches and occasional chairs is an easy and quick way to combat the dust that settles on the fabric on the back that faces that lines the wall or any other part of the fabric as well.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One thing that is probably not visible in the photos is the detailed topstitching on the side of the sofa.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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Kids can enjoy multiple configurations, including a regular-style sofa.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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How Often To Rotate A Mattress Most modern mattresses are rotated rather than flipped.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Then the guards came and took away their blankets and mattresses.—
Mosab Abu Toha,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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