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
Thanks to its large construction capacity to hold up to 600 pounds and balance spreader bar design for stability, multiple people can lounge in the hammock at once.
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
During the gathering, after having a few drinks, the original poster fell asleep shirtless in a hammock.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Bask in the sound of lapping waves from the king-size bed, or laze in a hammock overlooking the water.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
The man who paddleboards out to the bollards to hang the over-the-water hammocks.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
During the gathering, after having a few drinks, the original poster fell asleep shirtless in a hammock.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Bask in the sound of lapping waves from the king-size bed, or laze in a hammock overlooking the water.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
The man who paddleboards out to the bollards to hang the over-the-water hammocks.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hammock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammock
Noun
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Scheffler remembers watching the tournament on TV as a boy, sitting on the couch next to his father.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Suleman posted pictures of her son as a baby, smiling in the bathtub with a few of his siblings, spending time outdoors and enjoying time on the couch.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There's a flexible hose to nab hard-to-reach messes, a transparent crevice tool for corners and sofa cushions, as well as a dust brush to loosen hair and dust from upholstery.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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In the living room, the sofa pillows stood perfectly upright, and there was nary a water ring on any of the polished furniture.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Snap up coffee tables, sofas, patio furniture, bar stools, mattresses, and more before these deals expire.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Not just for mattresses or melatonin, but for devices that promise to decode our dreams, coach us into REM, and deliver the kind of rest that our grandparents took for granted.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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