hutch

noun

ˈhəch 

1

a

: a chest or compartment for storage

b

: a cupboard usually surmounted by open shelves

2

: a pen or coop for an animal

3

: shack, shanty

Illustration of hutch

• hutch 1b

Synonyms of hutch

• hut
• camp
• shack
• cabin

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The hutch has plenty of space to store mail, stationery, and trinkets, and because of its versatility, it can be placed in any room. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026

Secondhand hutches and China cabinets are a fabulous way to bring new life to a room. —Melissa Breyer, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026

Maybe the focal point of your room will be the fireplace, an antique hutch, or a pristine view of sprawling landscapes. —Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026

Ahead, discover our top picks for organizers, including a freestanding unit that can double as a washing machine hutch and a glass-shelf piece that glistens in chrome. —Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English huche, from Anglo-French

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for hutch

• clutch
• crutch
• cutch
• dutch
• much
• mutch
• such
• touch
• insomuch
• overmuch
• nonesuch
• retouch

Kids Definition

hutch

noun

ˈhəch 

1

a

: a chest or compartment for storage

b

: a low cupboard topped by usually open shelves

2

: a pen or coop for an animal

3

: shanty, shack