Illustration of hutch
- hutch 1b
1
a
: a chest or compartment for storage
b
: a cupboard usually surmounted by open shelves
2
: a pen or coop for an animal
Examples of hutch in a Sentence
the campers slept in a hutch near the riverbank
keeps her best china in a hutch in the dining room
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There are allegedly clumps of hair next to the hutch.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
Fine China China and dishware are among the most common heirlooms passed down through families, and they're often displayed in a hutch, likely gathering dust.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Instead, keep these delicate pieces in a storage cabinet or hutch where they can be properly displayed, Cantu says.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Their outdoor exhibit includes land and water features, as well as hutches for shelter, nesting and breeding, according to the aquarium’s website.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
Fine China China and dishware are among the most common heirlooms passed down through families, and they're often displayed in a hutch, likely gathering dust.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Instead, keep these delicate pieces in a storage cabinet or hutch where they can be properly displayed, Cantu says.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Their outdoor exhibit includes land and water features, as well as hutches for shelter, nesting and breeding, according to the aquarium’s website.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hutch
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“Hutch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hutch. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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