Definition

A suspended bed or resting surface made of canvas, rope, or netting, hung between two points such as trees or posts. Hammocks are portable, relaxing alternatives to traditional beds, widely used for leisure and sleep.

Example Usage

We spent lazy afternoons swaying in the hammock reading novels.

Origin

From Spanish 'hamaca', borrowed from the Taíno (Caribbean) word 'hamaka'.

Fun Fact

The U.S. Navy adopted hammocks for sailors in the 1600s because they were space-efficient and swayed with the ship's movement.

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