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
Two ponds where guests can catch and release fish are surrounded by meditation areas and hammocks.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Amenities include a community fire pit, creekside hammocks and chairs, a nature trail, a fishing hole, and a bistro and wine bar with live music just a one-minute walk from the cabins.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Haulover Cut has already fragmented into an unrecognizable jumble of marsh and hammocks behind Kiawah Island.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
The clubhouses were outfitted with merch stands, bars, restrooms, DJs, livestreams of panels, Royal Blue vending machines and vibrating hammocks.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Head’s up—the property is designed to get you out of the rooms and enjoying Baja’s natural wonders, or even the property’s own amenities like the spa, infinity pool, and the open-air common area known as the living room (hammocks, rattan lounge pillows).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Shop outdoor seating like lounge chairs and adirondack chairs, stylish hammocks, string lights and pathway lights, planters, dining tables, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Kayaks are lined up for early paddles, while hammocks handle the lazy stretches in between.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
All guests have access to an array of amenities, including beach hammocks, tennis courts, a library, freshwater pool and spa.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 6 Feb. 2026
Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Amenities include a community fire pit, creekside hammocks and chairs, a nature trail, a fishing hole, and a bistro and wine bar with live music just a one-minute walk from the cabins.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Haulover Cut has already fragmented into an unrecognizable jumble of marsh and hammocks behind Kiawah Island.
—Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
The clubhouses were outfitted with merch stands, bars, restrooms, DJs, livestreams of panels, Royal Blue vending machines and vibrating hammocks.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Head’s up—the property is designed to get you out of the rooms and enjoying Baja’s natural wonders, or even the property’s own amenities like the spa, infinity pool, and the open-air common area known as the living room (hammocks, rattan lounge pillows).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Shop outdoor seating like lounge chairs and adirondack chairs, stylish hammocks, string lights and pathway lights, planters, dining tables, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Kayaks are lined up for early paddles, while hammocks handle the lazy stretches in between.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
All guests have access to an array of amenities, including beach hammocks, tennis courts, a library, freshwater pool and spa.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammocks
Noun
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Paths cut through tall grass and gravel, leading from the Farmhouse (a communal spot with couches, coffee, and coworking spots) to the cabins, past the golf course, and out toward the pools.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
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There are couches and study nooks, as well as a Holocaust museum and an art gallery.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Art from his personal collection fills the public spaces, and the rooms have red-stone baths, sofas detailed with luggage-style straps, and headboards painted in hazy ombres to match the sunrise.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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For larger items — refrigerators, sofas, beds, big rugs.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Generally, mattresses should be replaced about every seven to eight years, certainly every 10, and sooner if your mattress has suffered a major accident of some sort.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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These mattresses are made in the United States.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Hammocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammocks. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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