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: a swinging couch or bed usually made of netting or canvas and slung by cords from supports at each end
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: hummock
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: 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
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
This huge cat tree features three top perches, hammocks, hidden compartments for your cats to play in and a scratching post.
—Christopher Murray
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The Blue Coconut Located on a quiet, untouched corner of Isla Solarte, The Blue Coconut is a tranquil restaurant and eatery featuring hammocks slung over crystal-clear waters.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
Unsurprisingly, the region’s offerings are made up of cozy cottages tucked along beautiful coastlines and within dense forests, with many of these properties including amenities like hammocks, BBQs, and complimentary kayaks.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 May 2025
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Or, simply hang up a hammock and sway to the sound of the stream, songbirds and the gentle swoosh of the wind through the trees.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
This huge cat tree features three top perches, hammocks, hidden compartments for your cats to play in and a scratching post.
—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, 13 May 2025
The Blue Coconut Located on a quiet, untouched corner of Isla Solarte, The Blue Coconut is a tranquil restaurant and eatery featuring hammocks slung over crystal-clear waters.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
Unsurprisingly, the region’s offerings are made up of cozy cottages tucked along beautiful coastlines and within dense forests, with many of these properties including amenities like hammocks, BBQs, and complimentary kayaks.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 May 2025
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hammock. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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