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
Video posted by refugees on social media showed patients at the center being lifted from their hospital beds and carried out in hammocks covered in blankets.
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Ivan Watson, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
The quirky structure is sandwiched among three gum trees and features a secret door, indoor bar, tiki torches, hammock, and rope-and-pulley system for hoisting up supplies.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
Additional scenes were shot in the hotel’s restaurants, pool, gym, boxing ring, spirit house, beach and common areas, as well as those luxurious water hammocks.
—Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
At the end of the thread, CPW reminded individuals to keep properties free of potential wildlife hazards including hammocks and garden equipment.
—Graeme Taskerud, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2025
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Ivan Watson, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
The quirky structure is sandwiched among three gum trees and features a secret door, indoor bar, tiki torches, hammock, and rope-and-pulley system for hoisting up supplies.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
Additional scenes were shot in the hotel’s restaurants, pool, gym, boxing ring, spirit house, beach and common areas, as well as those luxurious water hammocks.
—Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
At the end of the thread, CPW reminded individuals to keep properties free of potential wildlife hazards including hammocks and garden equipment.
—Graeme Taskerud, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammock
Noun
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Rema launches himself to the top of the sitting room’s thick, layered couch and stretches his long legs, the tongues of his brassy Jaded London combat boots wagging and a pillowy Rick Owens clutch stocked with incense strapped to his side.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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One week before her arrest, Victoria shared a photo of herself and Aaron along with their pet cat cuddling on the couch.—
Brie Stimson,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Whether on a microfiber sofa, suede boots, or a rug, the process is similar.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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In this house, that means lots of midcentury modern, antique pine pieces, and Danish modern furniture, like this low-slung sofa and chairs, which are so versatile that Roche has reupholstered them three times over the years.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Miami shipper’s list of 134 items headed for the Caribbean looked pretty tame: tires, bicycles, refrigerators and mattresses.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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The bed is made by combining two queen-sized mattresses.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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