Thesaurus results for HUTCHES

hutches

noun

plural of hutch

as in huts

a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling the campers slept in a hutch near the riverbank

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

as in cabinets

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

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

Noun

The huts, which are available for rent, provide shelter to backcountry skiers, hikers, sheep herders and others exploring the state’s alpine wilderness.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 July 2026
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

Definition of huts

Noun

The animals were kept in cages or kennels filled with feces or were tied up, and all of them were covered in ticks and fleas, according to the outlet.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Territorial animals such as crocodiles must be isolated, which requires more cages and in turn, more funding.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026

Definition of cages

Noun

But with France about to enter its peak August tourist season, Gironde authorities took more steps to keep vacationers away, banning holiday camps for children and for people with disabilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
While the market for travel sleep gear has exploded in recent years thanks to a proliferation of travel pillows, sleep masks, and packable blankets meant to help both camps get more rest, in-flight sleep can still feel elusive.

— Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026

Definition of camps

Noun

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
With that, the pitching cupboards passed the point of being bare a month ago, and there's hardly anywhere left to turn for starter help.

— John Laghezza, New York Times, 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

And yet many of us already have closets full of denim and still reach for the same few pairs—or single pair—week after week.

— Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026
Amenities include soaring ceilings, walk-in closets, a full gym, 11-seat movie theater, 500-bottle wine cellar, billiards room, tennis court, resort-style pool, 15-car garage, and stunning tropical gardens.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Definition of closets

Browse Nearby Words

hutch

hutches

hutment

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Hutches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hutches. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of hutches

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on hutches

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

élan

Popular in Grammar & Usage

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

Popular in Wordplay

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

How long is a jiffy?

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes