as in couches
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 hammocks
The parking lot of a pharmacy turned into a makeshift shelter with tarps, hammocks and tents.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
People turned the parking lot of a pharmacy into makeshift shelter by setting up tarps, hammocks and tents.
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Arkansas Online,
27 June 2026
Those looking for more affordable ways to update outdoor spaces can snag hammocks and chairs for up to 64 percent off, full-size grills for under $400, and adorable mushroom spikes that water your plants for you.
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Melissa Epifano,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Flight attendants aren’t the only fans of foot hammocks; travel editor Ariel Scotti also considers one essential for long-haul flights.
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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
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
Guests rotate through heat, cold and rest, moving from saunas and steam rooms into cool or Nordic plunge pools before recovering in hammocks, Adirondack chairs or warm pools with waterfalls and jets.
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is also a natural habitat that features coastal dunes, saltwater marshes, and hardwood hammocks.
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Marisa Spyker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
ABC News,
27 June 2026
People turned the parking lot of a pharmacy into makeshift shelter by setting up tarps, hammocks and tents.
—
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2026
Those looking for more affordable ways to update outdoor spaces can snag hammocks and chairs for up to 64 percent off, full-size grills for under $400, and adorable mushroom spikes that water your plants for you.
—
Melissa Epifano,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Flight attendants aren’t the only fans of foot hammocks; travel editor Ariel Scotti also considers one essential for long-haul flights.
—
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
Kayaks are lined up for early paddles, while hammocks handle the lazy stretches in between.
—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
Guests rotate through heat, cold and rest, moving from saunas and steam rooms into cool or Nordic plunge pools before recovering in hammocks, Adirondack chairs or warm pools with waterfalls and jets.
—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is also a natural habitat that features coastal dunes, saltwater marshes, and hardwood hammocks.
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Marisa Spyker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammocks
Noun
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Instruments were replaced with couches; the control room is now a walk-in closet.
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Additionally, its slim design ensures it can be tucked behind beds or couches with no trouble.
Noun
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Though because these sofas are made to order, keep in mind that your wait time will be longer and custom orders are final sale.
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Micro-trends such as the wavy look and oversized cloud sofas are going out of style.
Noun
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The store will have more than 1,000 rooms featuring Furniture Mall’s selection of living room, bedroom and dining furniture alongside mattresses.
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Every element, from the mattresses and box springs to the toppers, was designed specifically for life at sea, with extensive prototyping at Savoir’s London workshop.
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“Hammocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammocks. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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