What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
coops
Example
The farmer built a new coop for his chickens. [coop: noun]
Example
She was cleaning the coop to make sure it was ready for the new chicks. [coop: noun]
hutch
Example
The rabbit hutch needs to be cleaned regularly. [hutch: noun]
Example
She keeps her art supplies in a hutch in her studio. [hutch: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Coops are more commonly used than hutches in everyday language, especially in rural areas where chicken farming is common. Hutches are less common and mainly used by pet owners or breeders of rabbits or small animals.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between coops and hutch?
Both coops and hutches are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
