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
  • Domaine du Ferret’s collection of lodges is a stylish take on the bay’s fishermen’s huts.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
  • Its 33 beach villas are designed to look like traditional Maldivian fishing huts, and its 44 overwater villas like manta rays.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Definition of huts
Noun
  • Some of these hacks include mixing baking soda and sugar, putting bay leaves around cabinets and under appliances and repelling roaches with essential oils.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • The kitchen is nearby and is arranged galley style, with cabinets on each wall.
    — Adam Williams July 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
Definition of cabinets
Noun
  • Mercantile scales and rusted bird cages are scattered across crowded shelves.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • The chain-link cages under white industrial tents have been emptied.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 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
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
  • By 1975, Pierce had 20 shacks around Chicago, franchised to family or friends.
    — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Beginning near Trenton and winding across Mount Desert Island, the route takes travelers from waterfront lobster shacks and the shops of Bar Harbor to the granite peaks, carriage roads, and rugged coastline that the park is known for.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Definition of shacks
Noun
  • Floor-to-ceiling glass frames sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay, and the Miami skyline, while 10-foot ceilings, marble and wood floors, custom closets, and private elevator access elevate the contemporary interiors.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 July 2026
  • The primary suite includes water views, a balcony, fireplace, custom closets and a spa bathroom with oversized shower and infrared sauna.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Definition of closets

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