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
Hang a hammock between trees or sturdy posts for the perfect nap spot.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Listen to cascading water, make use of the hammocks, and indulge in wellness treatments.
—Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
As well as the private pool, the large deck includes an outdoor kitchen area, shower and hammock built for two, the perfect place to watch the stars with just the sound of the birds and crickets.
—Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
Then Christian sits down in the hammock with Cirie, who is good with literally everyone left in the game, and says his idea is to get rid of Ozzy.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Listen to cascading water, make use of the hammocks, and indulge in wellness treatments.
—Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
As well as the private pool, the large deck includes an outdoor kitchen area, shower and hammock built for two, the perfect place to watch the stars with just the sound of the birds and crickets.
—Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
Then Christian sits down in the hammock with Cirie, who is good with literally everyone left in the game, and says his idea is to get rid of Ozzy.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hammock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammock
Noun
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The doorbell rang, and two more girls arrived, piling onto the couch.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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But sports fans are missing out by refusing to adopt a rooting interest during those postseasons when the home team’s players are sitting on the couch eating Cheetos and watching on TV just like us.—
Greg Cote
May 4,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
Noun
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According to Schaffer, in a family room or living room for instance, the sofa legs, chair legs, side tables, coffee tables, everything should be sitting on that rug otherwise everything can look off.—
Sandra Guzman,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Sakeena shouted from the sofa, still filled with fire after refusing the lactulose.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The infants had slipped through a gap between the mattress and a side rail.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The space can easily fit a king mattress or two queens if kids aren't in the picture.—
Stefan Ionescu
May 06,
New Atlas,
6 May 2026
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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