as in couch
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.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hammock
For a daybed that almost functions as a hammock, this sling-style piece is complete with a canopy and two throw pillows.
—
Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025
Participants are suspended in soft hammocks between the trees and float away from the daily stressors of life, surrounded by the beauty of the Thermal Park.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Nearby, explore Anastasia State Park, a 1600-acre property brimming with wildlife, stunning beaches, maritime hammocks, and tidal marshes.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
There are hammock-style twine baskets as well as wire ones.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hammock
Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025
Participants are suspended in soft hammocks between the trees and float away from the daily stressors of life, surrounded by the beauty of the Thermal Park.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Nearby, explore Anastasia State Park, a 1600-acre property brimming with wildlife, stunning beaches, maritime hammocks, and tidal marshes.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
There are hammock-style twine baskets as well as wire ones.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hammock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammock
Noun
-
Instead, MacFarlane was saying Aaron Friar had been in the living room asleep on the couch and that MacFarlane had crept in armed with a baseball bat.—
Natalie Morales, Richard Fetzer,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2025
-
Fans would rather see screenshots of your FIFA matches and unflattering angles of you sitting on the couch than the umpteenth brand collaboration or photo shoot.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
In the living room, the sofa pillows stood perfectly upright, and there was nary a water ring on any of the polished furniture.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
-
There's a flexible hose to nab hard-to-reach messes, a transparent crevice tool for corners and sofa cushions, as well as a dust brush to loosen hair and dust from upholstery.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Hoffer typically recommends an 8-inch-thick mattress, and her favorite is Brooklyn Bedding’s Dreamfoam Essential.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
-
Nothing says luxury birthday like sharing a twin mattress.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share