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
Don’t miss steep discounts on larger furniture pieces in the outlet, including a portable hammock for outdoor seating and relaxation all season long.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Kayaks are lined up for early paddles, while hammocks handle the lazy stretches in between.
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Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
Guests rotate through heat, cold and rest, moving from saunas and steam rooms into cool or Nordic plunge pools before recovering in hammocks, Adirondack chairs or warm pools with waterfalls and jets.
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Guests get bathhouses, mineral water pools and cliffside hammocks with sweeping views.
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Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hammock
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Kayaks are lined up for early paddles, while hammocks handle the lazy stretches in between.
—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
Guests rotate through heat, cold and rest, moving from saunas and steam rooms into cool or Nordic plunge pools before recovering in hammocks, Adirondack chairs or warm pools with waterfalls and jets.
—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Guests get bathhouses, mineral water pools and cliffside hammocks with sweeping views.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hammock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammock
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This handheld vacuum has a lightweight design and strong suction to clean debris in hard-to-reach areas behind the couch, in the car, and other hard-to-reach areas.
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Or at least squeezed in a solid couch nap with baseball/golf/soccer/primo history programming murmuring in the background.
Noun
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Best Amazon Prime Day Furniture Deals Looking to score a major discount on a big-ticket item like a new patio set or sectional sofa?
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The living room is adorned with a red velvet sofa, creating a deliberate contrast with a bright blue USM module, both of which are set against walnut hardwood floors.
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Families have set up makeshift camps on sidewalks, plazas, sports courts and road medians, sleeping on mattresses, sheets, folding chairs and in improvised tents.
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Not ready to replace your mattress?
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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