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 exterior is well equipped for leisurely days—including a shaded hammock, large deck, and a fire pit with Adirondack chairs beneath a string of bistro lights. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026 Its campsites are shaded by tall pine trees, ideal for hanging a hammock. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 The private pool and patio was the perfect place for parents to take a mid-day dip during nap time and hammock hanging over a tiny plot of sand provided hours of fun for little ones. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for hammock
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Noun
  • Even in the most testosterone sense setting (US active duty men with unspent per diem money), Hooters wasn't enough to get them off their couch.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Walking even a few feet left him out of breath, and he was soon confined to the couch.
    — Noelle Crombie, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Place it next to a low-profile living room sofa or as a space-saving bedside table in a guest room.
    — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026
  • This sofa is a bit larger than the other, at 91 inches, and has three separate cushions.
    — Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Dating back to 1853, Ostermoor’s mattresses have a storied history.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026
  • James Agnew, left, and his wife, Suzanne Agnew were sentencing in April and November, respectively, for hiding a man's body under a plastic mattress while collecting his Social Security benefits.
    — Logan Smith, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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