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 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 Outside, a fire pit, grill, and hammock create an inviting experience for evenings at home. Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026 Of women spinning cotton in their hammocks and men lost deep in the cotton fields. Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hammock
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Noun
  • While my mother worked and my older brother played outside, my father and I sat on the couch, flipping channels.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • After about a minute, Nora pushed Carrillo down onto a couch, broke free and fled through the front door as a piercing siren started blaring from the Ring camera.
    Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • It's furnished with a sofa and instead of a TV, a space-saving projector and pull-down screen are installed.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026
  • If your couch cushions are sagging and the springs are worn, use this 62%-off sofa deal as an excuse to upgrade ahead of hosting season.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Fans responded by burning mattresses on campus in anger and urinating on T-shirts with Kiffin’s face on them.
    The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Under one shelf was a twin size mattress with bedding, under the other were shoes.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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