English Word · Intermediate
hatch
horizontal access door
Pronunciation: /hætʃ/
Meaning
A door or opening in a floor, ceiling or deck that gives access to another space.
Example
He opened the hatch in the floor to reach the cellar.
He opened the hatch in the floor to reach the cellar.
Practice tips
- Practice hatch out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.