Hassock

Pronunciation: /ˈhæsək/

Definitions of hassock

noun a thick cushion used as a footstool or for kneeling

Example Sentences

A1 I sat on the hassock while watching TV.

A2 She put her feet up on the hassock to relax.

B1 The hassock added a cozy touch to the living room.

B2 The hassock was upholstered in a luxurious fabric.

C1 The antique hassock was a valuable addition to the collection.

C2 The designer hassock was a work of art in itself.

Examples of hassock in a Sentence

formal The elegant living room was furnished with a plush hassock for additional seating.

informal I like to put my feet up on the hassock while watching TV.

slang My grandma calls the hassock her 'footstool'.

figurative The hassock of responsibilities weighed heavily on his mind.

Grammatical Forms of hassock

• past tense: hassocked
• plural: hassocks
• comparative: more hassock
• superlative: most hassock
• present tense: hassocks
• future tense: will hassock
• perfect tense: have hassocked
• continuous tense: is hassocking
• singular: hassock
• positive degree: hassock
• infinitive: to hassock
• gerund: hassocking
• participle: hassocking

Origin and Evolution of hassock

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'hassock' originated from the Middle English word 'hask', which was derived from the Old French word 'hasche' meaning a cushion or mat.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'hassock' has evolved from referring to a cushion or mat to a small cushion or footstool used for kneeling or sitting.