hutches

noun

plural of hutch
1
as in huts
a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling the campers slept in a hutch near the riverbank

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2
as in cabinets
a storage case typically having doors and shelves keeps her best china in a hutch in the dining room

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3
as in cages
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 hutches Bookcases and hutches offer display space for books and collections. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026 Skip heavy drapes, oversized hutches, and large floral centerpieces, which read as antiquated. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 24 July 2026 Potting benches, antique hutches, and even existing coffee bars (perfect for espresso martinis) are all great ways to offer drinks to your guests without adding an unnecessary piece of furniture to your space. — Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 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 Secondhand hutches and China cabinets are a fabulous way to bring new life to a room. — Melissa Breyer, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hutches
  1. huts
  2. cabinets
  3. cages
  4. camps
  5. cupboards
  6. coops
  7. shacks
  8. closets
Noun
  • Sharaf’s report did not indicate that staying at the huts and waiting for better conditions was ever suggested or discussed by the guides running the trip.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • One group consisted of eight women staying at the nearby Frog Lake huts and two guides.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of huts
Noun
  • The kitchen is appointed with white shaker cabinets, stainless-steel appliances and granite countertops.
    — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Calls came in regularly from friends who spotted salvage, such as old laboratory cabinets that ended up in the kitchen.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabinets
Noun
  • The episode opens with Reacher, Green, and Jacob in cages in some dank basement.
    — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Hunt and her team eventually traced the genetic changes to a new cleaning method eroding the polycarbonate cages that housed the animals.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of cages
Noun
  • More than 19,000 people were sheltering in tents, evacuation centers and makeshift camps after the earthquake struck off Flores early Saturday, damaging at least 4,500 homes, according to the National Disaster Management Agency.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Many of England’s players only arrived at their club’s pre-season camps at the beginning of August, three weeks after many sides saw the bulk of their squads return.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of camps
Noun
  • In smaller apartment or townhouse renovations, homeowners sometimes rely on overhead cupboards instead.
    — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026
  • An adjacent staircase is packed with drawers and cupboards, helping increase the amount of useful storage.
    — Adam Williams July 23, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
Definition of cupboards
Noun
  • Melissa Knicely, a public information officer with Animal Care and Control, said permitting has increased over the past decade as more residents seek fresh eggs and set up coops at home.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
  • Moving through rooftop coops, city streets, and a mosaic of New York voices, the film invites us to reconsider the pigeon, soften our gaze, and recognize that coexistence is an act of choice.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 19 June 2026
Definition of coops
Noun
  • If beach towns are known for their boardwalks, seafood shacks, and sandy shores, lake towns play the perfect foil.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
  • By 1975, Pierce had 20 shacks around Chicago, franchised to family or friends.
    — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of shacks
Noun
  • Some describe it as evocative of a cozy grandparents’ house, old furniture, or closets full of vintage clothing.
    — Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Standard features of all the suites are marble bathrooms and walk-in closets.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of closets

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