🇬🇧🇪🇸 hammock - hamaca : English Lesson

Meaning of "hammock" ("hamaca"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A hammock is a comfortable, swinging bed made from strong netting or a piece of cloth. It's usually hung between two trees, posts, or a special stand, allowing it to sway gently. People love to relax in a hammock outdoors, especially on sunny days, to read, nap, or just enjoy the fresh air. It's a super cozy and relaxing spot to unwind!

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The hammock is fun—unless you forget how to get out.

I tried to get into the hammock, but it flipped me like a pancake.

I turned my hammock into a pirate ship. My parrot was a sock.

I tried to do homework in the hammock. I woke up 2 hours later.

The hammock is my favorite place to nap, snack, and avoid chores.

She swung in a hammock between two palms, the hammock string creaking as birds watched. The hammock rocked, carrying her scarf into the sun. A child pointed at the hammock and laughed, and the dog curled at her feet under the hammock. She closed her eyes, smiling; the hammock held her safe.

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This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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