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
The home has a pool, and its outdoor kitchen is accessorized with chairs and hammocks for lounging.
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Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 18 May 2026
Guests frequently highlight amenities such as pedal bikes and hammocks, which help elevate the experience beyond a standard campsite.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Choose from either a green or a gray hammock.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
Splash in the infinity pool, get a massage, stretch out in a hammock, and watch the peacocks.
—Essence, 13 May 2026
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Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 18 May 2026
Guests frequently highlight amenities such as pedal bikes and hammocks, which help elevate the experience beyond a standard campsite.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Choose from either a green or a gray hammock.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
Splash in the infinity pool, get a massage, stretch out in a hammock, and watch the peacocks.
—Essence, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for hammock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammock
Noun
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The boy fell asleep on the couch Saturday night and was unresponsive when Martinez-Armstrong later checked on him, according to the affidavit.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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Mattresses, rugs, carpets, and upholstered couches and chairs are also reservoirs for allergens.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Step inside the home’s domed walls to discover charm and coziness around every turn, from an alcove sofa to a wood-burning fireplace.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
18 May 2026
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Another doctor focussed on the sofa waves.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Noun
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The two women, mother and daughter, sat on a mattress covering half the sidewalk on the shady side of Western Avenue, still shivering in the morning chill.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Or, get 25% off mattresses with the code ARCHDIGEST at checkout.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 2026
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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