hutch

noun

ˈhəch How to pronounce hutch (audio)
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1
a
: a chest or compartment for storage
b
: a cupboard usually surmounted by open shelves
2
: a pen or coop for an animal
3
: shack, shanty

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the campers slept in a hutch near the riverbank keeps her best china in a hutch in the dining room
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An old bookshelf that has seen better days can become a dollhouse, wine hutch, or window seat with a little creativity. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 Instead, opt for shelving that is made of wood or MDF and looks a bit more finished, or invest in a piece that’s equal parts eye-catching and functional, like a vintage hutch. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026 Hanging shoe racks, back-of-door mirrors, and desktop hutches (like this one from Amazon) are other major space savers. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026 Bookcases and hutches offer display space for books and collections. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hutch

Word History

Etymology

Middle English huche, from Anglo-French

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of hutch was in the 13th century

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“Hutch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hutch. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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hutch

noun
ˈhəch How to pronounce hutch (audio)
1
a
: a chest or compartment for storage
b
: a low cupboard topped by usually open shelves
2
: a pen or coop for an animal
3
: shanty, shack
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