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 clubhouses were outfitted with merch stands, bars, restrooms, DJs, livestreams of panels, Royal Blue vending machines and vibrating hammocks.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Head’s up—the property is designed to get you out of the rooms and enjoying Baja’s natural wonders, or even the property’s own amenities like the spa, infinity pool, and the open-air common area known as the living room (hammocks, rattan lounge pillows).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Shop outdoor seating like lounge chairs and adirondack chairs, stylish hammocks, string lights and pathway lights, planters, dining tables, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Kayaks are lined up for early paddles, while hammocks handle the lazy stretches in between.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
Tripadvisor crowned Isla Pasion the top beach thanks to its coral reefs, hammocks, and turquoise waters.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
All guests have access to an array of amenities, including beach hammocks, tennis courts, a library, freshwater pool and spa.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 6 Feb. 2026
That seems to be the strategy at Bote, a Floridian inflatable watercraft company that's expanded out into inflatable lounge wares, including on-water hammocks, portable furniture and, now, sunshades.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
On-site pickleball courts are already seeing action, and outdoor fire pits, hammocks, gardens, and a dog park can be found throughout the property’s 11 acres.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Head’s up—the property is designed to get you out of the rooms and enjoying Baja’s natural wonders, or even the property’s own amenities like the spa, infinity pool, and the open-air common area known as the living room (hammocks, rattan lounge pillows).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Shop outdoor seating like lounge chairs and adirondack chairs, stylish hammocks, string lights and pathway lights, planters, dining tables, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Kayaks are lined up for early paddles, while hammocks handle the lazy stretches in between.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
Tripadvisor crowned Isla Pasion the top beach thanks to its coral reefs, hammocks, and turquoise waters.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
All guests have access to an array of amenities, including beach hammocks, tennis courts, a library, freshwater pool and spa.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 6 Feb. 2026
That seems to be the strategy at Bote, a Floridian inflatable watercraft company that's expanded out into inflatable lounge wares, including on-water hammocks, portable furniture and, now, sunshades.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
On-site pickleball courts are already seeing action, and outdoor fire pits, hammocks, gardens, and a dog park can be found throughout the property’s 11 acres.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammocks
Noun
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In an adjacent room is a lounge space with emerald panels, oak bookshelves and velvet couches.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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For months, Robber Robber crashed on the couches of friends and fellow artists, including Greg Freeman and Lily Seabird, before eventually climbing into an unused attic for temporary shelter.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Velvet sofas and tapestry chairs were slip-covered with cotton chintz.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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This suite is equipped with two sofas and separate chairs that convert into multiple sleeping arrangements, along with two private in-room sinks, restrooms, and showers.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With modern mattresses, this number is dictated more by the signs of wear and tear than the actual passage of time.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The site measures just 518 square feet (50 square meters), covering roughly the same area as a dozen king-size mattresses.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Hammocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammocks. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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