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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Lewis, the four-star true freshman quarterback out of Georgia, is slated to make his first collegiate start at Milan Puskar Stadium, the land where couches go to die.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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Whether made-to-measure couches, modular sectionals, or bespoke armchairs, custom furniture gives you infinite flexibility to adapt to your taste and the constraints of your space, personal preferences, and room layouts.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Slipcovered sofas have waxed and waned in popularity since the 18th century, and there's a good chance your grandma even had one (and, hopefully, the slipcovers were fabric instead of plastic).—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Forward, the bow is adorned with two sofas that serve as a welcome lounge.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Vacuuming mattresses and furniture thoroughly.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Softer mattresses contour to your body, while firmer mattresses lift the body just off the surface.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Hammocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammocks. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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