Hammock

/ˈhæmək/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A hanging bed or seat made of canvas or rope mesh and suspended between two points, used for resting or sleeping.

After a long day of hiking, I love to relax in my hammock strung between two trees.

A piece of land consisting of higher-elevation, well-drained soil, typically in a swampy environment.

The sugar cane grew best on the hammock land, where the soil was rich and the drainage was good.

From Spanish 'hamaca', from Taíno 'hamaka'.

hammock time

A period of relaxation or leisure, often spent in a hammock.

to hammock

To take a break by resting in a hammock.

swing

A seat suspended from a support, often found in playgrounds.

net

A piece of fabric made of interwoven threads or cords, typically used for catching things.

To hang out or relax in a laid-back manner.

I'm just hammocking at the beach this weekend.

To take a nap, especially in a relaxed position.

He decided to hammock for a few minutes after lunch.