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Meaning of hutch
A small enclosure for animals, especially rabbits or guinea pigs.
Etymology of hutch
The word "hutch" originated in the 14th century from the Old French word "huche", meaning "barrel" or "cask", which is derived from the Latin "hutica" or "huticula", meaning "little barrel".
Initially, it referred to a barrel or a cask, but its meaning later expanded to include small enclosures or containers for animals or people.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A small enclosed structure, typically with bars or a wire mesh, for keeping animals such as rabbits or guinea pigs.
- A small room or compartment, especially in a ship or a vehicle.
- A small simple house or dwelling.
Usage Examples
- The rabbit lived in a cozy hutch in the backyard.
- The guinea pigs were kept in a large hutch with plenty of food and water.
- The sailor slept in a small hutch on the ship.
Antonyms
freedom
liberty
openness
space
expansiveness
release
liberation
emancipation
unenclosure
unconfinement
outdoors
wilderness
nature
independence
autonomy
self-governance
unrestrictedness.