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. 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

"We would stop about two hours before sunset, hang up the hammocks, get ready and then we would start fishing," Ash said.

From BBC

Though caretakers had set up a cozy space filled with hammocks and blankets for the chimpanzee, upon arrival at his new home — an ape sanctuary on Florida’s Treasure Coast — he eschewed this private room.

From Los Angeles Times

Some might even be small enough to hang a hammock.

From Los Angeles Times

Upon arrival, you might notice families lounging in hammocks, or picnicking at nearby tables.

From Los Angeles Times

“What do I want to talk about?” she said months earlier during a video interview from her home, swaying in a hammock chair.

From New York Times

Related Words

• dock
• port
• wharf