hammocks

plural of hammock

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hammocks Paddling, hiking or staying overnight at the Orlando-area’s outdoor gems showcases Florida’s unique habitats, including pine flatwoods, wetlands, hydric hammocks, scrubs, and open prairies. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026 The rooftop has an area with hammocks and a small pool for guests’ exclusive use, as well as another area open to the public and available for events. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 Stock up on campsite favorites like cozy hammocks, spacious tents, and portable chairs that make settling into your favorite spot more comfortable. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026 Land targeted for conservation makes up a quilt of South Florida wilderness, from coastal wetland to tropical hammocks, inhabited by rare plants, butterflies, bats, snakes and other critters. — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Of women spinning cotton in their hammocks and men lost deep in the cotton fields. — Literary Hub, 14 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 Around the family, people shared takeout dinners, swung on hammocks and chattered. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026 Tent sites include fire pits, hammocks, propane grills, and dreamy string lights. — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammocks
Noun
  • Economic uncertainty is noted for getting voters off their couches and into voting booths.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The adjacent bar feels like a cozy café, with big, comfortable couches and coffee tables topped with design and photography books.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The women of another WhatsApp group gathered on sofas that hugged the wall of the Naasan family home.
    — Suheir Hashimeh, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026
  • If sofas are staying, the discretionary dollars have to go somewhere.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Plus, most rooms have a recycling bin in addition to a trash bin in the larger kitchenettes and the custom mattresses are eco-friendly, US made, and toxin-free.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Brands like Helix Sleep offer a range of mattresses designed for different sleep styles and comfort preferences.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Hammocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammocks. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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