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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Find it on Amazon A Foot Hammock for the Airplane
Enjoy a first-class lifestyle even in economy with this airplane foot hammock.
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Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
This seven-piece hammock set is great for the DreamHouse’s backyard or as an accessory for the Barbie camper or beach sets.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024
Some bring sleeping bags or set up tents and hammocks in the solarium and upper decks.
—Laura Randall, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Sep. 2024
Basic Concepts Airplane Foot Hammock $27 $15 at Amazon
This airplane foot hammock is my best service dog flight hack for long-haul flights in economy.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024
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Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
This seven-piece hammock set is great for the DreamHouse’s backyard or as an accessory for the Barbie camper or beach sets.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024
Some bring sleeping bags or set up tents and hammocks in the solarium and upper decks.
—Laura Randall, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Sep. 2024
Basic Concepts Airplane Foot Hammock $27 $15 at Amazon
This airplane foot hammock is my best service dog flight hack for long-haul flights in economy.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammock
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Instead, the two friends sit on the couch with beer and uncertain futures as the episode ends.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Uber Eats: Voters who can’t leave the couch while watching the results roll in on Tuesday night deserve a deal, too.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The worktop is in imitation marble porcelain stoneware, chosen to match the tabletop of Kho Liang Ie’s 1964 sofa in the living area.Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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The living room, with its massive sofa, offers a lovely area to cozy up with a film or book, and the property’s full kitchen—including a large center island—will make whipping up meals all the more enjoyable.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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The group will shut down American Freight, which sells furniture, mattresses, new and out-of-box home appliances and home accessories at discount prices.David Moin, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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Even big ticket purchases, like a $2,000 mattress set, would trigger sticker shock.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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