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 Home Consultant turned a small Los Angeles backyard into a private and tranquil place to unwind thanks to natural wood fencing, minimal planting of aloe and olive trees, and a simple hammock.
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
Hang a hammock between trees or sturdy posts for the perfect nap spot.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
As well as the private pool, the large deck includes an outdoor kitchen area, shower and hammock built for two, the perfect place to watch the stars with just the sound of the birds and crickets.
—Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
Then Christian sits down in the hammock with Cirie, who is good with literally everyone left in the game, and says his idea is to get rid of Ozzy.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
Hang a hammock between trees or sturdy posts for the perfect nap spot.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
As well as the private pool, the large deck includes an outdoor kitchen area, shower and hammock built for two, the perfect place to watch the stars with just the sound of the birds and crickets.
—Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
Then Christian sits down in the hammock with Cirie, who is good with literally everyone left in the game, and says his idea is to get rid of Ozzy.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammock
Noun
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The fluffy black dog lounged on a dog bed near the couch in Landowski’s living room during an interview with the Star-Telegram.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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The red couch had once been the warm center of family evenings.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Noun
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However, questions arose over the source of the money and why it was hidden in a sofa.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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The ten-course meal costs a hundred and forty dollars per person, which is not exactly sofa-cushion change but does feel reasonable given that such high-flying pastry is normally available only at the end of ultra-ritzy meals of considerably higher expense.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The infants had slipped through a gap between the mattress and a side rail.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The space can easily fit a king mattress or two queens if kids aren't in the picture.—
Stefan Ionescu
May 06,
New Atlas,
6 May 2026
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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