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 Finishing one may leave you searching for the nearest hammock. Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Aug. 2026 Permission to use hammocks inside terminals usually depends on individual airport rules and applicable local rules. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 That isn’t enough to humble our black-eyed lout, but spending a few months as a dishwasher at The Flagship in exchange for getting to sleep on the head chef’s hammock soon will. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 29 July 2026 There’s a hot tub, a big backyard, a firepit, and a hammock for all methods of relaxation. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hammock
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Noun
  • Tijssen, who lives in France with her partner ‌and two sons, was sitting on the couch in April when ​a pop-up on her phone said her DNA results were in.
    Reuters, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Here are 10 great, comparatively tame stunts to introduce your kids to the cringe-inducing fun of Jackass… but make sure there’s a spot behind the couch handy with which to hide, just in case.
    Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Thoughtful pillow choices make your sofa feel inviting, layered, and less staged.
    Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 7 Aug. 2026
  • While an option like the orange-and-white stripe accentuates the sofa’s inherent whimsy, it’d be easy to achieve a more serious look with one of the solid-colored upholstery options.
    Alyssa Marino Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Hundreds of people with stereo systems, disco balls, tents, kegs and mattresses left huge amounts of trash, set off fireworks and used Tunitas Creek Beach as a bathroom during all-night events.
    Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The material could be incorporated into a shirt, mattress, insole, or other familiar item, allowing the product to function differently while remaining easy to use.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026

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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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