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hammock

noun

Definition of hammock

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 Both are big enough to wander through, with hammocks strung at intervals and Adirondack chairs scattered throughout. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026 But Wright was relaxing in a hammock when those words came to him; Thomson, in the stiff upholstery of the multiplex, is worse off. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 Don’t miss steep discounts on larger furniture pieces in the outlet, including a portable hammock for outdoor seating and relaxation all season long. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 Those looking for more affordable ways to update outdoor spaces can snag hammocks and chairs for up to 64 percent off, full-size grills for under $400, and adorable mushroom spikes that water your plants for you. — Melissa Epifano, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hammock

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The humble accessory that once adorned fainting couches in early 19th-century portraiture is appearing across modern bedrooms, from Ariel Kaye’s house to Brunch With Babs’s Connecticut home to this Palm Beach Spanish-style retreat.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
Article is offering up to 40% off everything from outdoor lounge chairs to couches and more.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 1 July 2026

Definition of couch

Noun

The living room’s large enough to hold a sofa and a dining nook, and the bedroom can fit a king.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 6 July 2026
It's equipped with two sofas and separate chairs that convert into multiple sleeping arrangements, along with two private in-room sinks, restrooms, and showers.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

Definition of sofa

Noun

Resting options include double bunk beds in back and queen bed with bamboo mattress up front.

— Kris Millgate, USA Today, 1 July 2026
The grand French state beds of the 18th century traditionally encompassed a kit that included a bed frame, canopy, mattress, sheets, pillows, coverlet, and bolster.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026

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