Definition of hutchnext
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as in hut
a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling the campers slept in a hutch near the riverbank

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as in cage
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 hutch In that case, hang onto Grandma's china collection and display it in a hutch. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 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 There are allegedly clumps of hair next to the hutch. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 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 See All Example Sentences for hutch
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Noun
  • Treatment huts are—of course—lovely, and my massage was performed by an incredible therapist who clicked my bones in all the right places and left me feeling light as air.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The best Airbnbs in the Dolomites are similarly varied, from remote huts tucked into wildflower meadows to working farms with their own cheese dairies and centuries-old homes surrounded by vineyards.
    Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Yi offers her readers a dazzling cabinet of curiosities, exploring spirituality, desire and the desperate ways people grasp at each other.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • At the height of the trend in the 2010s, gray walls, flooring, cabinets, and countertops were viewed as a white alternative that was easier to style and design with.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Metal cages enclose the ends of the tube to prevent beavers from chewing or destroying them.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • After descending in a metal cage elevator, Riff Raff removes his cape, revealing Frank-N-Furter in a corset, fishnets and pearls.
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
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  • Otherwise, the Ravens filled 14 of their 17 practice squad spots with players who were on the team during training camp.
    Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The firefighters made camp at two in the morning, reclining on the pillowy grass, and ate dinner around a flickering campfire.
    M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Cole recalled how, at the close of those early shows, the drawings were removed from their frames and returned to Auckland, to be put back in their cupboards.
    Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • After that the science cupboard looks more threadbare, and NASA could use some major new mission starts.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 30 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Kept in coops throughout the region, the birds are routinely tested for viruses.
    Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Outside, the lush grounds host a 55-foot pool with a spillover spa, a kitchen and bar barbecue setup, a meditation garden with an infrared sauna, a stream, and a chicken—or peacock—coop.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Parton Family Singers took turns on the stages, near a re-creation of her childhood shack.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
  • During dry seasons, herders can move 100 miles (roughly 160 kilometers) with their livestock, sleeping under the stars or in makeshift shacks along the way.
    Anne Pisor, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • There’s no better time to start turning your closet over for the season ahead.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Upstairs, the primary suite flaunts a projector, large walk-in closets, and a skylit bath spotlighted by a huge oval soaking tub.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Hutch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hutch. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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