hutch

Definition of hutchnext
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as in hut
a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling the campers slept in a hutch near the riverbank

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as in cage
an enclosure with an open framework for keeping animals the owner took the rabbit out of the hutch so the children could pet it

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Recent Examples of hutch Next to the 2-year-old sofa is an antique Tiger Oak hutch from the Santa Monica Antique and Vintage Market. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026 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 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 See All Example Sentences for hutch
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Noun
  • Last year, my wife and I snowshoed to a hut near Tennessee Pass.
    Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Most schools take place in mud huts or shacks shared by dozens of young men, away from public glare.
    Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Hearing aid batteries should be stored out of sight and up high, preferably in a locked cabinet.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The next cabinet over houses what appears to be a microwave or toaster oven.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Suzuki planned to test his knee Monday by running and hitting in the cage off the Trajekt machine.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Song is swinging in the cage and could get in a game before spring ends and join the team not long after the season starts.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Guests who visit are treated to a fun camp-like experience, albeit a step up from traditional camping, thanks to modern amenities, a restaurant serving up regional specialties crafted with local ingredients, and ADA-compliant rooms so those of all mobility needs can stay.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Yet this was a shared experience, somehow, not two camps pitted against each other.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Many of the stars from Class 4A sectional champion graduated, but the cupboard is far from bare.
    Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The cupboard is bare at receiver with just Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals, so the Chiefs are desperate for some help there.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Wearing a cockfighter’s cap, George gave us a tour of his chicken coops, taking out a bird for our inspection.
    Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Make sure chicken coops and livestock are protected.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Most schools take place in mud huts or shacks shared by dozens of young men, away from public glare.
    Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The former Uchiko and Counter 357 chef pivoted his career away from fine dining to focus on modern African American cooking with his Distant Relatives, a smoke shack and grill that traces the foodways of the African diaspora.
    Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The primary suite is contained within its own wing on the second floor, with two walk-in closets and a bath with a skylight, soaking tub, and separate water closets.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Other features include two walk-in pantries, an office with a wet bar and rich wood designer built-ins, and a primary bedroom suite with a linen closet, another office with glass sliding doors, and a bathroom with a large custom vanity, heated floors and a walk-in shower with body sprays.
    Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026

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“Hutch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hutch. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.

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