Meaning & Definition of Hutch in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A hutch is a structure used for keeping small animals, particularly rabbits or guinea pigs.

  Example Sentence: The children built a wooden hutch for their pet rabbits.

• Definition: A hutch can refer to a piece of furniture that has shelves and is typically used for storage.

  Example Sentence: She placed her fine china in the display hutch.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English 'hutche', of uncertain origin; possibly from Old French 'huche'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• rabbit hutch: A small shelter or cage for housing rabbits.
• hutch cupboard: A piece of furniture with a space for storage and display, often with shelves.

Translations

• Spanish: conejo

• French: cage

• German: Käfig

• Russian: клетка

Related Words

• cage: A structure to confine animals, typically made of wire or bars.

• kennel: A shelter for dogs or other animals.

Slang Meanings of hutch

• Meaning: A term used to denote a small, cramped space.

  Example Sentence: Living in that hutch of an apartment feels suffocating.