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: 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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Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
Some of the most snag-worthy finds include a camping hammock that has more than 25,000 five-star ratings.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
The snapshot, taken over the weekend, showed Princess Charlotte lounging in a hammock.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Each tent has a king bed and two bunk beds, plus extras like hammocks, chairs, picnic tables, a mini fridge and coffee maker, lamps, chargers, heating, and air conditioning.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Included in the resort fee are use of beach chairs, umbrellas, hammocks, bicycles, and fishing equipment (including bait).
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
Some of the most snag-worthy finds include a camping hammock that has more than 25,000 five-star ratings.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
The snapshot, taken over the weekend, showed Princess Charlotte lounging in a hammock.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Each tent has a king bed and two bunk beds, plus extras like hammocks, chairs, picnic tables, a mini fridge and coffee maker, lamps, chargers, heating, and air conditioning.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hammock. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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