hammock
UK: ˈhæmək | US: ˈhæmək
n. a hanging bed or couch made of fabric or netting, suspended between two points.
n. (nautical) a hanging net or platform used as a sailor's bed.
The word "hammock" originates from the Taino (Arawakan) word hamaka, meaning "fish net" or "stretch of cloth." Spanish explorers adopted it as hamaca in the 16th century, later anglicized to "hammock." The Taino morphemes loosely translate to "raised" (ham) and "net" (mock), reflecting its original use as a suspended sleeping surface. The design was later adapted by European sailors for shipboard use.
She swayed gently in the hammock under the palm trees.
Sailors traditionally slept in hammocks to save space on ships.
The campsite provided hammocks for guests between the pine trees.
He tied the hammock securely between two sturdy branches.
A hammock is more comfortable than a tent for tropical climates.