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
For those looking to enjoy more stillness, guests can partake in a beginner yoga session or unwind in the hammock lounge, taking in the sounds of chirping birds and the earthy smells of the woodlands.
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Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2025
Save cash and build support systems, but don’t let your safety net become a hammock.
—Chad Willardson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Guests arrive down a pebbled driveway to a single-story bungalow, elegantly set back among hydrangeas, pitch pines, and red cedars, with a neat lawn and patio with sun loungers and hammock.
—Mary Holland, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
Amazon’s secret outlet has steep discounts on patio and garden upgrades, including charcoal grills and smokers, hammocks, outdoor seating, patio umbrellas, and other backyard must-haves.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 4 July 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2025
Save cash and build support systems, but don’t let your safety net become a hammock.
—Chad Willardson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Guests arrive down a pebbled driveway to a single-story bungalow, elegantly set back among hydrangeas, pitch pines, and red cedars, with a neat lawn and patio with sun loungers and hammock.
—Mary Holland, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
Amazon’s secret outlet has steep discounts on patio and garden upgrades, including charcoal grills and smokers, hammocks, outdoor seating, patio umbrellas, and other backyard must-haves.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammock
Noun
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Within a week of her return, the 10-year-old Jack Russell and Patterdale mix seemed stiff and didn't even want to jump on the couch.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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But petite shoppers deserve to look put-together and feel comfortable, too—during a long flight, while napping on the couch, running errands, or otherwise.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 July 2025
Noun
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There are numerous deals on weatherproof lounge chairs, sofas, and dining sets.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
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Pieces to fit any backyard are up for grabs, including this small space-friendly sectional sofa and foldable Adirondack chairs.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The sliding bathroom works in collaboration with a foldable front dinette and telescopic driver-side bed platform with folding mattress.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 July 2025
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Standard sheets likely won’t stay on a taller mattress.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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