as in couches
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 hammocks
Guests get bathhouses, mineral water pools and cliffside hammocks with sweeping views.
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Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
The historic property features bathhouses, mineral water pools and cliffside hammocks tucked into the New Mexico landscape.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Guests soak in mineral water pools, relax in bathhouses and lounge in cliffside hammocks.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 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
Exempt items include ammo, firearms, bows, arrows, wrist guards, muzzles, silencers, rods and reels of $75 or less, tackle boxes of $30 or less, tents of $200 or less, sleeping bags, hammocks, camping stoves, camp chairs of $50 or less, and lanterns and flashlights $30 or less.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2026
The home has a pool, and its outdoor kitchen is accessorized with chairs and hammocks for lounging.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 18 May 2026
Now living at The Wildcat Sanctuary in Minnesota, Rio spends her days enjoying hammocks, enrichment, sunny platforms, and the peaceful retirement every wild cat deserves.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
The historic property features bathhouses, mineral water pools and cliffside hammocks tucked into the New Mexico landscape.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Guests soak in mineral water pools, relax in bathhouses and lounge in cliffside hammocks.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 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
Exempt items include ammo, firearms, bows, arrows, wrist guards, muzzles, silencers, rods and reels of $75 or less, tackle boxes of $30 or less, tents of $200 or less, sleeping bags, hammocks, camping stoves, camp chairs of $50 or less, and lanterns and flashlights $30 or less.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 May 2026
The home has a pool, and its outdoor kitchen is accessorized with chairs and hammocks for lounging.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 18 May 2026
Now living at The Wildcat Sanctuary in Minnesota, Rio spends her days enjoying hammocks, enrichment, sunny platforms, and the peaceful retirement every wild cat deserves.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammocks
Noun
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In an era of inflation, rising cost of living and widespread economic anxiety, the true fans of yesteryear watch from couches across America.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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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
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Micro-trends such as the wavy look and oversized cloud sofas are going out of style.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
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There’s the grand living room with another side of that fireplace blocked in by plush sofas and the adjacent dining room with its long table and stone underfoot and calamondin trees catching the light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Deodorize Carpets & Fabric Surfaces Carpets, furniture, and mattresses can all benefit from a sprinkle of borax to remove odors.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Don’t buy upholstered items or mattresses due to hygiene and pest risks.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
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“Hammocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammocks. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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