hammock

1 of 2

noun (1)

ham·​mock ˈha-mək 

: a swinging couch or bed usually made of netting or canvas and slung by cords from supports at each end

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hammock

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noun (2)

1

: hummock

2

: a fertile area in the southern U.S. and especially Florida that is usually higher than its surroundings and that is characterized by hardwood vegetation and deep humus-rich soil

Examples of hammock in a Sentence

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Noun

Best of all, being on the Vision headset, the game was designed so that it can be played comfortable sitting down, standing or even on a hammock. —Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024

Unlimited Cruise Pass—What Virgin Cruises Offers The $120,000 price tag Virgin is asking for an annual unlimited cruise pass is based on a double Sea Terrace cabin with a balcony and hammock, for single or double occupancy. —Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024

Member Benefit Sometimes Vogue is best read boarding a flight to a new destination—then again, sometimes it’s best read when swaying in a hammock under hot summer sun. —Vogue Club, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024

Pass holders will be able to book a Sea Terrace cabin complete with a balcony and hammock, and receive onboard perks like complimentary laundry, unlimited premium Wi-Fi, a $100 bar tab credit per voyage, dedicated concierge support, priority boarding, and more. —Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Spanish hamaca, from Taino

Noun (2)

earlier hammok, hommoke, humock; akin to Middle Low German hummel small height, hump bump — more at hump

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1626, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

hammock

noun

ham·​mock

ˈham-ək

: a swinging couch or bed usually made of netting or canvas and slung by cords from supports at each end