hammock

Definition of hammocknext
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 Thanks to its large construction capacity to hold up to 600 pounds and balance-spreader bar designed for stability, multiple people can lounge in the hammock at once. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026 Fire pits and hammocks scattered across the property highlight the Inn’s wide-open space, and there are also bikes available for rent. Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026 Crochet hammocks, lounges, and umbrellas abound, as well as a beach bar with waiter service. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 That removable front section, which comes off with a zipper, also means this is a rare hammock-style dog seat cover that could also work in the third row of seats in a large SUV or minivan. Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hammock
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Noun
  • Instead, her then-boyfriend walked into her mother's living room and found a piece of his childhood waiting on the couch.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
  • Starlink is a communications network already in orbit, with some of its most strategically important customers in defense, maritime and aviation, not only on living-room couches.
    Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • The living room has a high ceiling and is furnished with a large sofa and a wood-burning stove.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 June 2026
  • Micro-trends such as the wavy look and oversized cloud sofas are going out of style.
    Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • This highly portable 2-inch mattress weighs only 14 ounces and packs down to the size of a water bottle.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
  • Look for bedbug shed skin, eggs and dot-like feces around the mattress and box spring seams, piping and tags.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 18 June 2026

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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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