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
Amazon is already cutting prices on classic hammocks and Adirondack chairs, in addition to long chaises for sunbathing and rocking chairs.
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2025
It’s defined by lounges, a hammock, and a descending rear step for easy water access.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
Reality check: Nobody’s managing from a hammock with just a Wi-Fi hotspot and a property management app.
—David Crown, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Also staying put are Thursday’s bookmarks, Ryan Murphy’s 9-1-1 at 8 PM and Shonda Rhimes’ Grey’s Anatomy at 10 PM, with 9-1-1: Nashville taking over Murphy’s Doctor Odyssey in the hammock 9 PM slot.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 May 2025
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2025
It’s defined by lounges, a hammock, and a descending rear step for easy water access.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
Reality check: Nobody’s managing from a hammock with just a Wi-Fi hotspot and a property management app.
—David Crown, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Also staying put are Thursday’s bookmarks, Ryan Murphy’s 9-1-1 at 8 PM and Shonda Rhimes’ Grey’s Anatomy at 10 PM, with 9-1-1: Nashville taking over Murphy’s Doctor Odyssey in the hammock 9 PM slot.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammock
Noun
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Squeezing in together on a cozy-looking couch, RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook smiled while greeting ARMY as a unified group for the first time in years.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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The mega retailer's annual shopping event for Prime members offers steep discounts on everything from robot vacuums and Amazon devices to mattresses and couches.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Best Target Patio Furniture and Decor Fourth of July Sales Target’s Fourth of July sale has everything needed to transform outdoor spaces into cozy hideaways, like chaise lounge chairs, an outdoor sofa, and this planter with a trellis for hanging plants.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Indeed, their owner, from San Francisco, California, even caught the duo cuddling up on the sofa together, as Taco curled in the crook of the dog's legs.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The pink garment, designed like a nightgown, was adorned with a monstrous bow and a puffy hemline, reminiscent of a comforter tucked under a mattress.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Some our our favorite mattress brands are only available online.—
Julia Forbes,
Wired News,
28 June 2025
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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