Hutch

Pronunciation: /hʌtʃ/

Definitions of hutch

noun a piece of furniture with doors and shelves, used for storage or display

Example Sentences

A1 I keep my pet rabbit in a hutch in the backyard.

A2 The hutch in the kitchen is where we store our dishes and glasses.

B1 She bought a new hutch to display her collection of antique teacups.

B2 The hutch in the living room is a beautiful piece of furniture.

C1 The hutch in the dining room is an elegant addition to the decor.

C2 The antique hutch in the hallway is a family heirloom passed down for generations.

Examples of hutch in a Sentence

formal The antique hutch in the dining room is a beautiful piece of furniture.

informal I found a cute hutch at the flea market for a great price.

slang I'm thinking of putting my plants in that hutch over there.

figurative The teacher's desk was like a hutch, filled with all sorts of supplies.

Grammatical Forms of hutch

• plural: hutches
• comparative: more hutch
• superlative: most hutch
• present tense: hutches
• future tense: will hutch
• perfect tense: have hutch
• continuous tense: is hutching
• singular: hutch
• positive degree: hutch
• infinitive: to hutch
• gerund: hutching
• participle: hutched

Origin and Evolution of hutch

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'hutch' originated from Middle English 'hucche' or 'huche' which came from Old French 'huche' meaning a chest or bin.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'hutch' expanded to refer to a piece of furniture with doors or drawers for storage, such as a cabinet or cupboard. It can also refer to a cage or enclosed area for small animals.