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
Thankfully, flight attendants who have clocked miles of air time say that foot hammocks are a low-cost hack for easing knee and foot pain.
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Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Both are big enough to wander through, with hammocks strung at intervals and Adirondack chairs scattered throughout.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Don’t miss steep discounts on larger furniture pieces in the outlet, including a portable hammock for outdoor seating and relaxation all season long.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Kayaks are lined up for early paddles, while hammocks handle the lazy stretches in between.
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Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hammock
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Both are big enough to wander through, with hammocks strung at intervals and Adirondack chairs scattered throughout.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Don’t miss steep discounts on larger furniture pieces in the outlet, including a portable hammock for outdoor seating and relaxation all season long.
—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Kayaks are lined up for early paddles, while hammocks handle the lazy stretches in between.
—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hammock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammock
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The humble accessory that once adorned fainting couches in early 19th-century portraiture is appearing across modern bedrooms, from Ariel Kaye’s house to Brunch With Babs’s Connecticut home to this Palm Beach Spanish-style retreat.
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Article is offering up to 40% off everything from outdoor lounge chairs to couches and more.
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The trailer was enclosed with a makeshift toilet, a sofa and camping chairs.
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Stationing a comfy sofa or a couple of conversation chairs around this coffee table creates a cozy hangout spot when guests come over.
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Resting options include double bunk beds in back and queen bed with bamboo mattress up front.
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The grand French state beds of the 18th century traditionally encompassed a kit that included a bed frame, canopy, mattress, sheets, pillows, coverlet, and bolster.
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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