as in couch
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 hammock
This $15 option from Basic Concepts attaches to your tray table, creating a swinging hammock that provides relief for tired, swollen feet.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
Afterward, Johnny and I return to Luis's guesthouse and lie side by side in gently swinging hammocks.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
The spacious outdoor decks give you direct access to the (surprisingly calm) ocean, complete with lounge chairs and a netted hammock perfect for relaxation.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Get to the private island first, and grab a hammock or get to snorkeling while everyone else is still on the ship.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
Afterward, Johnny and I return to Luis's guesthouse and lie side by side in gently swinging hammocks.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
The spacious outdoor decks give you direct access to the (surprisingly calm) ocean, complete with lounge chairs and a netted hammock perfect for relaxation.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Get to the private island first, and grab a hammock or get to snorkeling while everyone else is still on the ship.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammock
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There’s something about lounging on the couch in your favorite sweatpants in the winter that’s just so rejuvenating.Nicol Natale, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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The footage shows the determined dog, a female golden doodle, sitting resolutely in a corner of the couch while the man shares the same seat, both unwilling to concede the spot.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Cork paneling by Phillip Jeffries wraps the media room, where a custom animal-print sofa hangs with Pascal Mourgue seats for Ligne Roset, a Nathalie Du Pasquier painting, and an Art Nouveau plant stand.Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
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In footage posted from the at-home fashion show, Deborah — who was in hospice care at the end of her life — can be seen sitting on their sofa reacting to a number of gowns her daughter modeled in their living room.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Yet, more than 75% of a mattress is recyclable, according to MRC: its wood, steel, foams and fibers can be stripped, sold and reused.Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
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Another customer, who likes for their bedding to drape low over the sides of the mattress, said that even the queen size fit their king bed and left ample fabric.Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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