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hassock Synonyms
Another word for hassock
Choosing another word for hassock depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A thick, firm cushion used as a footstool or for resting the legs upon.
Usage Example
"She rested her weary feet on the embroidered velvet pouffe while reading her book by the fire."
Strongest
pouffe
pouf
footstool
ottoman
Strong
footrest
tuffet
humpty
• noun (Context 2)
A firm cushion provided in a church for the congregation to kneel upon during prayer.
Usage Example
"During the long prayer, he knelt on the worn leather kneeler at the base of the wooden pew."
Strongest
kneeler
• noun (Context 3)
A dense clump or tuft of coarse grass, sedge, or bog vegetation.
Usage Example
"While crossing the marsh, the hikers carefully stepped from one grassy tussock to another to avoid sinking into the mud."
Strongest
tussock
Strong
tuft
clump
hummock
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hassock. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hassock