hammock

¹

[ ham-uhk ]

noun

1. a hanging bed or couch made of canvas, netted cord, or the like, with cords attached to supports at each end.

hammock

²

[ ham-uhk ]

noun

1. hummock ( def 1 ).

hammock

¹

/ ˈhæmək /

noun

1. See hummock
   a variant of hummock

hammock

²

/ ˈhæmək /

noun

1. a length of canvas, net, etc, suspended at the ends and used as a bed

Derived Forms

• ˈhammock-ˌlike, adjective

Other Words From

• hammock·like adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hammock¹

First recorded in 1545–55; from Spanish hamaca, from Taíno (Hispaniola)

Word History and Origins

Origin of hammock¹

C16: from Spanish hamaca, of Taino origin

Example Sentences

Give your furry friend the design they need for playing and lazing about—this pick is equipped with a hammock, perch, ball, and cradle so they can get comfortable at any level.

From Popular-Science

Full-size one- or two-person tents, small bivy tents, tarps, tarp tents, and hammock systems all have their advocates, depending on how they prioritize comfort, weight, and protection from weather and bugs.

From Outside Online

This camping hammock can hold up to 500 pounds and has a quick setup time.

From Popular-Science

At 11 by nine feet, the premium version has a bigger footprint than the lite option, and is large enough to give good coverage from the rain when used over your hammock, tent, or camp table.

From Outside Online

We’re talking hammocks, hot showers, a swimming pool, and an on-site speakeasy.

From Outside Online

I said goodnight, retreated, and slumped into my hammock, the rain slapping the tarp over me.

From The Daily Beast

Curled up on the hammock, surrounded by their kids and puppies, it really looked like love.

From The Daily Beast

A.Then he got fever, and had to be carried in a hammock slung under a pole.

From The Daily Beast

The first jolt had like to have shaken me out of my hammock, but afterwards the motion was easy enough.

From Project Gutenberg

Robert assisted her into the hammock which swung from the post before her door out to the trunk of a tree.

From Project Gutenberg

With a writhing motion she settled herself more securely in the hammock.

From Project Gutenberg

There is no such thing as a gay book on political economy for reading in a hammock.

From Project Gutenberg

Suddenly Amy, who was resting comfortably in the porch hammock, leaped to her feet.

From Project Gutenberg

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