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
Thanks to its large construction capacity to hold up to 600 pounds and balance-spreader bar designed for stability, multiple people can lounge in the hammock at once.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Fire pits and hammocks scattered across the property highlight the Inn’s wide-open space, and there are also bikes available for rent.
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Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Crochet hammocks, lounges, and umbrellas abound, as well as a beach bar with waiter service.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
That removable front section, which comes off with a zipper, also means this is a rare hammock-style dog seat cover that could also work in the third row of seats in a large SUV or minivan.
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Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
10 June 2026
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
Fire pits and hammocks scattered across the property highlight the Inn’s wide-open space, and there are also bikes available for rent.
—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Crochet hammocks, lounges, and umbrellas abound, as well as a beach bar with waiter service.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
That removable front section, which comes off with a zipper, also means this is a rare hammock-style dog seat cover that could also work in the third row of seats in a large SUV or minivan.
—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hammock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammock
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This handheld vacuum has a lightweight design and strong suction to clean debris in hard-to-reach areas behind the couch, in the car, and other hard-to-reach areas.
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Or at least squeezed in a solid couch nap with baseball/golf/soccer/primo history programming murmuring in the background.
Noun
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The living room is adorned with a red velvet sofa, creating a deliberate contrast with a bright blue USM module, both of which are set against walnut hardwood floors.
Noun
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This highly portable 2-inch mattress weighs only 14 ounces and packs down to the size of a water bottle.
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Look for bedbug shed skin, eggs and dot-like feces around the mattress and box spring seams, piping and tags.
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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