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
Summers are ideally spent passing the time poolside, on a boat, in a camper, in a hammock with a good book or whatever your pleasure.
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Outside shines with a small pool, roof deck, and hammock.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2025
One such amenity is the co-working courtyard, which is a shaded outdoor area with seating, hammocks and Wi-Fi access.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
Nags Head Hammocks has a series of stores on the Outer Banks; relax on their back deck in Duck on rope swings and hammocks.
SeaDragon & Yellowhouse – The Gallery in Duck spotlight work from local and regional creators in North Carolina and coastal Virginia.
—Kate Lewis, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Outside shines with a small pool, roof deck, and hammock.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2025
One such amenity is the co-working courtyard, which is a shaded outdoor area with seating, hammocks and Wi-Fi access.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
Nags Head Hammocks has a series of stores on the Outer Banks; relax on their back deck in Duck on rope swings and hammocks.
SeaDragon & Yellowhouse – The Gallery in Duck spotlight work from local and regional creators in North Carolina and coastal Virginia.
—Kate Lewis, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammock
Noun
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If the pee is on a material like a carpet, rug, couch or mattress, blot away the excess liquid before going in with your urine-enzyme spray.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Sitting on the couch with his older brother Dominic, he was hooked.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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There are numerous deals on weatherproof lounge chairs, sofas, and dining sets.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
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This three-story townhouse features four rooms, complete with contemporary furniture, including a sofa, coffee table, dining table and chairs, bed and bathtub.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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Throughout the space, there were places for the artist to rest—a daybed, an East African headrest, a wooden platform holding two mattresses and a sculpture.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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This buoyant topper is designed to add softness, breathability, and height to any mattress.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammock. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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