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
Or, simply hang up a hammock and sway to the sound of the stream, songbirds and the gentle swoosh of the wind through the trees.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
This huge cat tree features three top perches, hammocks, hidden compartments for your cats to play in and a scratching post.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
The Blue Coconut Located on a quiet, untouched corner of Isla Solarte, The Blue Coconut is a tranquil restaurant and eatery featuring hammocks slung over crystal-clear waters.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
Unsurprisingly, the region’s offerings are made up of cozy cottages tucked along beautiful coastlines and within dense forests, with many of these properties including amenities like hammocks, BBQs, and complimentary kayaks.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 May 2025
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
This huge cat tree features three top perches, hammocks, hidden compartments for your cats to play in and a scratching post.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
The Blue Coconut Located on a quiet, untouched corner of Isla Solarte, The Blue Coconut is a tranquil restaurant and eatery featuring hammocks slung over crystal-clear waters.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
Unsurprisingly, the region’s offerings are made up of cozy cottages tucked along beautiful coastlines and within dense forests, with many of these properties including amenities like hammocks, BBQs, and complimentary kayaks.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammock
Noun
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Kylie can be heard asking her kids, as daughters Wyatt and Elliotte began singing a song together, and their sister Bennett smiled along on the couch.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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His favorite pastime is lounging on the couch, snuggled up for a good TV show.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
24 May 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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While a mattress can't turn back time, a better mattress can lead to a lot of things: Better sleep!—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
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If your home begins to fall apart, get in the tub and pull a mattress over yourself to protect from debris, Miami-Dade County says.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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