Meaning & Definition of word "Hutch"

noun:

• 1. A hutch is a type of furniture or structure used for housing small animals, typically rabbits, or for storing items, often featuring a top and bottom compartment.
  • Example: The children built a small hutch in the backyard for their new pet rabbits.
• 2. A hutch can also refer to a wooden or metal enclosure for small livestock.
  • Example: The farmer kept his chickens in a large hutch to protect them from predators.
• 3. In some contexts, 'hutch' is used to describe a large cupboard or piece of furniture used for storing dishes or other household items.
  • Example: She displayed her fine china in the antique hutch that had been passed down through generations.