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.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hammock
Nearby, explore Anastasia State Park, a 1600-acre property brimming with wildlife, stunning beaches, maritime hammocks, and tidal marshes.
—
Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The vast acres of open space, along with poolside games and hammocks next to the fireplace, all cater the space as a great resort for traveling families.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Breakfast included, patio, hammock, free parking, forest views If accommodations located on solid ground simply won’t do, scamper up to this French treehouse located about an hour’s drive west of Basel, Switzerland.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
The Home Consultant turned a small Los Angeles backyard into a private and tranquil place to unwind thanks to natural wood fencing, minimal planting of aloe and olive trees, and a simple hammock.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hammock
Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The vast acres of open space, along with poolside games and hammocks next to the fireplace, all cater the space as a great resort for traveling families.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Breakfast included, patio, hammock, free parking, forest views If accommodations located on solid ground simply won’t do, scamper up to this French treehouse located about an hour’s drive west of Basel, Switzerland.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
The Home Consultant turned a small Los Angeles backyard into a private and tranquil place to unwind thanks to natural wood fencing, minimal planting of aloe and olive trees, and a simple hammock.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hammock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammock
Noun
-
The fluffy black dog lounged on a dog bed near the couch in Landowski’s living room during an interview with the Star-Telegram.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
-
The red couch had once been the warm center of family evenings.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Noun
-
However, questions arose over the source of the money and why it was hidden in a sofa.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
-
The ten-course meal costs a hundred and forty dollars per person, which is not exactly sofa-cushion change but does feel reasonable given that such high-flying pastry is normally available only at the end of ultra-ritzy meals of considerably higher expense.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Noun
-
If your mattress has been feeling a little too firm lately, this pillowy mattress topper is an easy fix without buying a whole new bed.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
-
Margot’s room is dark and dingy, more like a cell with its anti-suicide windows, and the mattress shows unsavory traces of what looks very much like blood.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
