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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammock
Noun
  • Wellness TikTok made infrared sauna blankets the value pick of the moment, pitched as a way to skip the spa membership and sweat it out on your own couch.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
  • How the 'couch economy' is changing your spending When will DoorDash Dashers get settlement?
    — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Andrew took the opportunity to relax, laying down on the sofa in the living area.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • One of Cazenave’s favorite layouts features two lounge chairs centered around a sofa.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Private rooms, mattresses, candles, eye masks, and custom playlists.
    — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The ordeal began when 56-year-old Hawkins placed a mattress against the door of the home to prevent the woman from leaving, officials said.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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