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
Above water, mangrove trails and tropical hammocks frame the park’s conservation legacy, dating to the 1950s.
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Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Additionally, hammocks are an affordable way to add a playful element to bedrooms, playrooms, or family rooms.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
With a pool located just steps from the beach, hammocks set just feet from the waves and a poolside bar slinging Kauai’s best cocktails, the Sheraton is a nice place to call home during your stay.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
According to reports, the soldiers were resting in hammocks after a day of training when they were attacked.
—Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
The camp was swiftly drenched, with the stars forced to take shelter and pack away their makeshift beds and hammocks.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 Nov. 2025
Each of the 21 beachfront villas and residences are equipped with breezy living areas, a private infinity pool, open-air showers, and hammocks strung between coconut palms near the ocean.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Additionally, hammocks are an affordable way to add a playful element to bedrooms, playrooms, or family rooms.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
With a pool located just steps from the beach, hammocks set just feet from the waves and a poolside bar slinging Kauai’s best cocktails, the Sheraton is a nice place to call home during your stay.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
According to reports, the soldiers were resting in hammocks after a day of training when they were attacked.
—Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
The camp was swiftly drenched, with the stars forced to take shelter and pack away their makeshift beds and hammocks.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 Nov. 2025
Each of the 21 beachfront villas and residences are equipped with breezy living areas, a private infinity pool, open-air showers, and hammocks strung between coconut palms near the ocean.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammocks
Noun
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The aesthetic combines mountain luxury with a minimalist design, featuring plush couches, sumptuous blankets, and furnishings that incorporate natural elements to deepen your connection with the surrounding landscape.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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Our top choices were also couches that shipped out quickly and weren’t a complete nightmare to set up, factoring in that more custom pieces could take slightly longer to produce).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bench cushion sofas are trending in a big way.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2026
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In addition to their shapelessness, Kalish doesn't love the lack of colorways cloud sofas come in.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Contact your local waste collection organization to find out the proper way to dispose of mattresses.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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Suites have a more modern vibe than before, with neutral color palettes and brand-new mattresses and furniture.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Hammocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammocks. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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