hammock

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noun (1)

ham·​mock ˈha-mək 

: a swinging couch or bed usually made of netting or canvas and slung by cords from supports at each end

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hammock

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noun (2)

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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

Examples of hammock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The endless views of the Caribbean from the adjacent terrace—with an 80-foot-long infinity pool, a sun deck with cabanas, and a sunken garden lounge space with hammocks—provides that top-of-the-world feeling. —Dobrina Zhekova, Robb Report, 21 May 2024

Natural materials and textures abound, while five-star amenities such as private balconies with ocean views and hammocks, outdoor showers (in some of the rooms), and spacious bathrooms create a luxe ambiance for a relaxing Mexican getaway. —Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Spanish hamaca, from Taino

Noun (2)

earlier hammok, hommoke, humock; akin to Middle Low German hummel small height, hump bump — more at hump

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1626, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

hammock

noun

ham·​mock

ˈham-ək

: a swinging couch or bed usually made of netting or canvas and slung by cords from supports at each end