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
Nearby, explore Anastasia State Park, a 1600-acre property brimming with wildlife, stunning beaches, maritime hammocks, and tidal marshes.
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Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The vast acres of open space, along with poolside games and hammocks next to the fireplace, all cater the space as a great resort for traveling families.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Listen to cascading water, make use of the hammocks, and indulge in wellness treatments.
—Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Two ponds where guests can catch and release fish are surrounded by meditation areas and hammocks.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 14 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
Kayaks are lined up for early paddles, while hammocks handle the lazy stretches in between.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The vast acres of open space, along with poolside games and hammocks next to the fireplace, all cater the space as a great resort for traveling families.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Listen to cascading water, make use of the hammocks, and indulge in wellness treatments.
—Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Two ponds where guests can catch and release fish are surrounded by meditation areas and hammocks.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 14 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
Kayaks are lined up for early paddles, while hammocks handle the lazy stretches in between.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammocks
Noun
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Other pictures show cabins with large windows and couches.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
9 May 2026
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The right pet hair remover or lint roller for pet hair keeps your clothes fur-free — not to mention other fabrics, such as couches, bed sheets and rugs.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Salon Sofa Curved sofas are always on trend, but more so than ever this year.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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Instead of billet housing, Castaneda and his teammates bounced around from one Airbnb to the next, sleeping on couches, pull-out mattresses or the kitchen floor.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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In-room decor is sleek with neutral tones and cloud-like mattresses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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“Hammocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammocks. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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