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 Stock up on campsite favorites like cozy hammocks, spacious tents, and portable chairs that make settling into your favorite spot more comfortable. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026 This is how designers came up with a trekking pole that packs 10 tools, a telescope that doubles as a flashlight, and a sleeping bag that can be worn as a poncho or used as a hammock. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026 The list also includes pine rocklands, home to species found only in Miami-Dade, hardwood hammocks and land near the Oleta River, one of the few remaining patches of wilderness in urban Miami. — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Turn your backyard into a peaceful retreat with this two-person hammock that comes with its own stand, six adjustable height settings, and carrying cases primed for transport. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hammock
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Noun
  • My accommodations unfolded in a graceful series of rooms with couches, a four-poster bed, and a dual-vanity bathroom.
    — Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Today, thieves barely need to leave the comfort of their own couch.
    — Mike McRae October 20, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Inside, surveillance video showed two of the men entering the bedroom area, while another pointed a gun at a sofa in the living room, where a second victim was sitting, according to the affidavit.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Library, a private consultation room modeled on a Mayfair townhouse, is appointed with a leather Chesterfield sofa and Liberty of London textiles.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Buying any type of bed online already takes a leap of faith, but mattresses-in-a-box can feel like any even more confusing sub-category.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Theranos is her ‘spouse’ Auletta details how Holmes’ apartment was basically just a mattress.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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