hammock
5 synonyms for hammock, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A hanging bed made of fabric or netting, suspended between two points and used for lying down or sleeping.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use hammock
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
swing in a hammock
string up a hammock
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish hamaca, which came from a Taíno word for the swinging beds Columbus first described among Caribbean islanders.
Full origin of hammock →Frequently asked questions
What does “hammock” mean?
The word “hammock” means a hanging bed made of fabric or netting, suspended between two points and used for lying down or sleeping. In plain terms, a swinging fabric bed, typically slung between two trees or posts.
How do you pronounce “hammock”?
“Hammock” is pronounced HA-muhk (/ˈhæmək/ in IPA).
How do you use “hammock” in a sentence?
Here is “hammock” used in a sentence: “He spent the whole afternoon dozing in a hammock strung between two palm trees.”
What part of speech is “hammock”?
Depending on how it is used, “hammock” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “hammock” come from?
The word “hammock” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish hamaca, which came from a Taíno word for the swinging beds Columbus first described among Caribbean islanders.
Is “hammock” a common word?
“Hammock” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hammock” have?
“Hammock” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hanging bed made of fabric or netting, suspended between two points and used for lying down or sleeping.
