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: a swinging couch or bed usually made of netting or canvas and slung by cords from supports at each end
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: hummock
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: a fertile area in the southern U.S. and especially Florida that is usually higher than its surroundings and that is characterized by hardwood vegetation and deep humus-rich soil
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Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
The hammock, which is hand-spun using organic materials, sans dyes and toxins.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2025
What's not to love? Rooms: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Amenities: Outdoor shower, washer/dryer, ping pong table, AC, indoor fireplace, heating, fire pit, hammock, BBQ, outdoor dining area, pool.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 July 2025
This foot hammock is a fun and relaxing way to kick up your feet when a quick walk to the bathroom to get your legs going just won’t cut it.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
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Walks in the woods, scenic drives, birdwatching, hammock snoozes, picnics and stargazing should all be on the agenda.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
The hammock, which is hand-spun using organic materials, sans dyes and toxins.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2025
What's not to love? Rooms: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Amenities: Outdoor shower, washer/dryer, ping pong table, AC, indoor fireplace, heating, fire pit, hammock, BBQ, outdoor dining area, pool.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 July 2025
This foot hammock is a fun and relaxing way to kick up your feet when a quick walk to the bathroom to get your legs going just won’t cut it.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
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“Hammock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hammock. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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