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
The outdoor area shines with a small pool, roof deck, and hammock.
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Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
When compared to other free-hanging wilderness shelters, there are lighter hammock systems out there, but unlike the typical two-point setup of a hammock, each Tentstile tent uses a triangular three-strap setup to create a flatter, stabler floor.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
The clubhouses were outfitted with merch stands, bars, restrooms, DJs, livestreams of panels, Royal Blue vending machines and vibrating hammocks.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
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
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Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
When compared to other free-hanging wilderness shelters, there are lighter hammock systems out there, but unlike the typical two-point setup of a hammock, each Tentstile tent uses a triangular three-strap setup to create a flatter, stabler floor.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
The clubhouses were outfitted with merch stands, bars, restrooms, DJs, livestreams of panels, Royal Blue vending machines and vibrating hammocks.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammock
Noun
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As the vacation continued, the defendant would ask the victim to sit on the couch beside the defendant.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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However, the iconic couch gags are far less frequent these days.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With adjustable leg rests and no arm rests in the way, passengers can recline or lay flat across the sofa-like space.—
Emma Clarke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Other California cases A $58,000 sofa?—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The result is a heavier mattress that’s ultimately even more comfortable.—
Helena Madden,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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Plastics and leathers are almost entirely absent (bath products in recycled bottles, coffee in multi-use containers etc), and even the mattresses are eco-forward, featuring seaweed and natural materials like coconut fibre, by Greek brand Coco-mat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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