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 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 Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Amenities: Backyard, hammock. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Feb. 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
  • In the clip, shared by @whit_fashionfinds, footage from inside her living room shows her teen on hands and knees pushing clutter across the floor and underneath the couch.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • And the shots of nature are very pretty indeed — the documentary might inspire you, once you’re done watching, or even sooner, to get off the couch and go into the world.
    Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Moving farther back, the Carryboy floor plan includes a U-sofa rear dining lounge that seats five to six people.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Shortly after the stool is thrown, her young daughter, who was nearby on the sofa during the fight, can be heard crying.
    Angela Yang, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The 8-in-tall (20-cm) mattress features a combination of memory foam and spring support to offer the most supportive comfort.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
  • To address this, the Sleepmax Podium model introduces an extended mattress option designed for sleepers over 78 inches (approximately 2 meters) tall, offering additional length for taller sleepers who may find standard mattress sizes less suitable.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026

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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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