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hammock

noun

Definition of hammock

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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The Kelces presumably will make enough money from the fall campaign to invest in a second TV, and if there’s not enough left over to pay for a bigger couch, there’s always Rent-A-Center.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026
But even Cruise has learned the hard way that moviegoers have become pickier about what’s worth getting off the couch for.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of couch

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Kari, alive and well, is sharing a sofa with her sister, Gina (also a Swan), and recounting her experience for the cameras.

— Jolene Edgar, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
In the living room a chocolate 1970s Mah Jong sofa becomes a room-size mattress for movie nights with friends.

— Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of sofa

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In the living room a chocolate 1970s Mah Jong sofa becomes a room-size mattress for movie nights with friends.

— Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026
That becomes more useful once the showroom experience is over, because a mattress that feels comfortable for ten minutes in the afternoon may feel very different after several full nights of sleep.

— Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

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