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.
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Recent Examples of hammock
Hours in a cramped seat can make anyone restless — even flight attendants, who recommend traveling with a portable foot hammock.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
The 911 caller said four men were asleep in their hammocks when a tree came down on their campsite, trapping one of them underneath, officials said in an April 6 news release.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Amenities: Waterfront location, beach access, outdoor shower, washer, AC, BBQ, hammock, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, bikes, kayak, sun loungers.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 17 May 2025
The cruise line, with its sleek design, balcony hammocks and Instagram-friendly onboard spaces, has been a hit with younger guests.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
The 911 caller said four men were asleep in their hammocks when a tree came down on their campsite, trapping one of them underneath, officials said in an April 6 news release.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Amenities: Waterfront location, beach access, outdoor shower, washer, AC, BBQ, hammock, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, bikes, kayak, sun loungers.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 17 May 2025
The cruise line, with its sleek design, balcony hammocks and Instagram-friendly onboard spaces, has been a hit with younger guests.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammock
Noun
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There’s something a little bit magical happening with weatherproof sofas and couches right now.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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The furniture is set up: desk in the back, sitting area with black leather couch and two chairs arranged in the front, overlooking the Gophers men’s basketball program’s practice courts.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Easing herself into the sofa in her Cutler Bay studio apartment, Alida Gonzalez said she’s been trying to relax recently.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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To increase their chances of securing another meal, the bugs congregate where humans spend most of their time: mattresses, sofas, chairs.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
Noun
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News reports described the source of the prolonged burning as mattresses that had been stored in a brick warehouse.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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The medium-firm mattress is also just as comfortable as typical firm mattresses, according to Kellogg.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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