hammock

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ham·mock ˈha-mək

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: a swinging couch or bed usually made of netting or canvas and slung by cords from supports at each end

hammock

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noun (2)

: hummock

: a fertile area in the southern U.S. and especially Florida that is usually higher than its surroundings and that is characterized by hardwood vegetation and deep humus-rich soil

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Its campsites are shaded by tall pine trees, ideal for hanging a hammock. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 The large, breezy beachfront bungalows, meanwhile, have unobstructed views of the Pacific, whirlpool tubs, outside showers and hammocks that serve as prime spots for napping. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The private pool and patio was the perfect place for parents to take a mid-day dip during nap time and hammock hanging over a tiny plot of sand provided hours of fun for little ones. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026 Stock up on campsite favorites like cozy hammocks, spacious tents, and portable chairs that make settling into your favorite spot more comfortable. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hammock

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Etymology

Noun (1)

Spanish hamaca, from Taino

Noun (2)

earlier hammok, hommoke, humock; akin to Middle Low German hummel small height, hump bump — more at hump

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1626, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hammock was in 1556

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