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- 1hammock
: a swinging couch or bed usually made of netting or canvas and slung by cords from supports at each end
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: hummock
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: a fertile area in the southern U.S. and especially Florida that is usually higher than its surroundings and that is characterized by hardwood vegetation and deep humus-rich soil
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Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
Prep your outdoor space with this cotton hammock that comes with a sturdy steel stand.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Lush landscaping complements the alfresco dining and lounge areas, plus a secluded hammock is surrounded by birches and apple trees.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
Over the decades, swathes of the campsite have been engulfed by invasive plants that run wild and suffocate the native hardwood hammock.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
In the lunar junkyard, Manure Mountain is actually just the beginning: The jettison list also includes two hammocks, five American flags, and an array of equipment that had fulfilled its duty.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 6 May 2024
Amenities: Outdoor shower, washer/dryer, AC, kitchen, backyard, hammock, BBQ grill, free parking.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 6 May 2024
Our writer says the hammock chair arrives in a large bag with two straps to carry like a backpack for easy portability.
—Sarah Garone, Parents, 28 Apr. 2024
And that means hundreds of thousands of people are starting to head toward the many parks in the area with picnic baskets, blankets and hammocks in hand.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
Noun
After a full day of exploring — and ideally a little downtime in the mineral springs and resort pool — guests can refuel with Latin American or Asian fusion fare before retiring to spacious casitas with private terraces, outdoor showers, hammocks, and hot tubs.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
Prep your outdoor space with this cotton hammock that comes with a sturdy steel stand.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Lush landscaping complements the alfresco dining and lounge areas, plus a secluded hammock is surrounded by birches and apple trees.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
Over the decades, swathes of the campsite have been engulfed by invasive plants that run wild and suffocate the native hardwood hammock.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
In the lunar junkyard, Manure Mountain is actually just the beginning: The jettison list also includes two hammocks, five American flags, and an array of equipment that had fulfilled its duty.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 6 May 2024
Amenities: Outdoor shower, washer/dryer, AC, kitchen, backyard, hammock, BBQ grill, free parking.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 6 May 2024
Our writer says the hammock chair arrives in a large bag with two straps to carry like a backpack for easy portability.
—Sarah Garone, Parents, 28 Apr. 2024
And that means hundreds of thousands of people are starting to head toward the many parks in the area with picnic baskets, blankets and hammocks in hand.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hammock. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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