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 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 Casegoods When thrifting for pieces including sideboards, hutches, consoles, and desks, Rath will first make sure to determine whether the item meets a few key criteria. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 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
  • Rain is common in Fiordland, and huts along the route are the only accommodation option during the Great Walks season, which typically runs from late October through April.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • West Mersea Beach, Essex The sleepy haunt of Mersea Island draws day trippers from across Essex with its unblemished saltwater marsh landscape and rows of colorful pastel beach huts lining the shore.
    — Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026
Definition of huts
Noun
  • The result gives researchers a working virtual room where a robot can open cabinets and handle objects instead of a 3D scene that only looks realistic.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
  • Declutter cabinets, closets, and outdoor areas to create a clean, inviting first impression.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 21 July 2026
Definition of cabinets
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  • For larger dahlia varieties, opt for the heaviest-duty cages available.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • Researchers could still detect it in mole-rat cages roughly 24 hours after it’d been applied.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
Definition of cages
Noun
  • And when her enemies slept, her forces crept into their camps and slit their throats.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • That changed after the tragedy as lawmakers and others scrutinized a lack of preparedness by government agencies and riverside camps.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of camps
Noun
  • Noe’s wife lifted the smaller children onto the table; the larger ones got themselves up on cupboards.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • Additionally, an adjacent staircase incorporates multiple drawers, nooks, and cupboards built into the wall.
    — Adam Williams July 15, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
Definition of cupboards
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  • 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
  • Bunnie, who's full name is Alisa DeFord, recently gave her social media followers a tour of her new Nashville-area home, which included hidden stairways, multiple massive closets, opulent floral rooms, an outdoor shower and an infinity pool.
    — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • Declutter cabinets, closets, and outdoor areas to create a clean, inviting first impression.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 21 July 2026
Definition of closets

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