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
They are found in a wide variety of habitats but prefer oak-cabbage palm hammocks, freshwater marshes and sloughs, pine flatwoods, and more open agricultural areas.
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Harris perched like a dancer in her hammocks, tilting toward her model’s shoulders, a beatific expression on her face.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Great for multi-cat households, this cat tree has three beds at the top, scratching posts throughout, three hammocks built in and multiple hiding spots.
—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, 3 Sep. 2025
There is also a new yoga pavilion near the river, while another platform offers space for wellness talks and experiences, such as the blissful Sacred Nap Ritual, during which a wellness mentor guides participants through a story while guests are blissfully cradled in silk hammocks.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Hike the hardwood hammocks on nature trails, visit the Marathon Wild Bird Center, and tour a historic home.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Accommodations feature floor-to-ceiling windows and two-person hammocks on open-air verandas (four suites have private pools).
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
The luxury beach club and restaurant is known for its panoramic terrace overlooking the sea, teak hammocks and Balinese beds, as well as their menu, which of course, features fresh lobster.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Harris perched like a dancer in her hammocks, tilting toward her model’s shoulders, a beatific expression on her face.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Great for multi-cat households, this cat tree has three beds at the top, scratching posts throughout, three hammocks built in and multiple hiding spots.
—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, 3 Sep. 2025
There is also a new yoga pavilion near the river, while another platform offers space for wellness talks and experiences, such as the blissful Sacred Nap Ritual, during which a wellness mentor guides participants through a story while guests are blissfully cradled in silk hammocks.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Hike the hardwood hammocks on nature trails, visit the Marathon Wild Bird Center, and tour a historic home.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Accommodations feature floor-to-ceiling windows and two-person hammocks on open-air verandas (four suites have private pools).
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
The luxury beach club and restaurant is known for its panoramic terrace overlooking the sea, teak hammocks and Balinese beds, as well as their menu, which of course, features fresh lobster.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammocks
Noun
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The sense of place begins in the Old West-style lobby, where a pair of aged leather couches beckon near the rough-hewn stone fireplace.—
Degen Pener,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
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She’s been homeless for roughly 15 years, bouncing from the streets to shelters to couches and back again.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All Joybird sofas are made-to-order.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bedding essentials like cooling mattresses, breathable sheets, and gel pillows are all necessities anytime of year to ensure a sweat-free sleep.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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The facility reportedly did not have a clock, and the mattresses were moldy.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Hammocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammocks. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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