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hammocks

noun

plural of hammock

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 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 Its vessels would be sexy and sleek, cabins outfitted with red hammocks and decks child-free. — Jp Brammer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 The parking lot of a pharmacy turned into a makeshift shelter with tarps, hammocks and tents. — ABC News, 27 June 2026 People turned the parking lot of a pharmacy into makeshift shelter by setting up tarps, hammocks and tents. — Arkansas Online, 27 June 2026 Those looking for more affordable ways to update outdoor spaces can snag hammocks and chairs for up to 64 percent off, full-size grills for under $400, and adorable mushroom spikes that water your plants for you. — Melissa Epifano, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

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Noun

From trashing bedrooms and throwing couches, the pair tumbles down stairs and has a chase across the lawn before ending up in the pool.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
At the palatial Grand Hotel Tremezzo, the lake's true grande dame, owner Valentina De Santis ensures her couches, pillows, and more are upholstered by Rubelli.

— Ondine Cohane, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of couches

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Originally designed by Jon Bannenberg, Sheergold’s interiors feature polished pear wood, Chesterfield sofas and brass detailing—creating the feel of a private country house at sea.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Cream and white bouclé sofas are especially prone to showing spills, grime and dye transfer from clothing.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

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Body Support Is More Than Mattress Firmness Many shoppers use words such as soft, medium, or firm when comparing mattresses.

— Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
This practice was common enough that early 20th century police records were reportedly full of fines for residents blocking fire escapes with their mattresses.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026

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