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
Later phases will include a disc golf course, a dog park, fishing piers, kayak and paddleboard access, a bird watching area, a hammock pole area and a lake deck, according to Rawn.
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Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2025
Great for multi-cat households, this cat tree has three beds at the top, scratching posts throughout, three hammocks built in and multiple hiding spots.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Walk under a hammock of dense palm trees alongside a burbling stream on the 15-acre Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
There is also a new yoga pavilion near the river, while another platform offers space for wellness talks and experiences, such as the blissful Sacred Nap Ritual, during which a wellness mentor guides participants through a story while guests are blissfully cradled in silk hammocks.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2025
Great for multi-cat households, this cat tree has three beds at the top, scratching posts throughout, three hammocks built in and multiple hiding spots.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Walk under a hammock of dense palm trees alongside a burbling stream on the 15-acre Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
There is also a new yoga pavilion near the river, while another platform offers space for wellness talks and experiences, such as the blissful Sacred Nap Ritual, during which a wellness mentor guides participants through a story while guests are blissfully cradled in silk hammocks.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammock
Noun
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At the same time, Iryna also was a notorious homebody who often seemed happiest just spending time with family or curling up on the couch or her bed with her sketchbook.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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A lot of the scenes were shot on the famous orange couch, where the friends shared some of their best one-liners and stories.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both Gage and Jenkins laud opulent or jewel tones as a great place to start when building a room out from a maximalist sofa.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
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Woman sitting on sofa using laptop to video call doctor while holding pills.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Helmets & Hats Similar to the mattress and bedding, anything worn on the head should never be bought used.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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If your mattress is still in good condition, try offering it to local shelters or through an online community group.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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