incubator
noun
in·cu·ba·tor
ˈiŋ-kyə-ˌbā-tər 
ˈin-
: one that incubates: such as
a
: an apparatus by which eggs are hatched artificially
b
: an apparatus with a chamber used to provide controlled environmental conditions especially for the cultivation of microorganisms or the care and protection of premature or sick babies
c
: an organization or place that aids the development of new business ventures especially by providing low-cost commercial space, management assistance, or shared services
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Advertisement The property will be a small-business incubator too.
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Tyrone Beason, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
New World became an incubator for new talent in Hollywood, thanks to Corman’s willingness to take a chance on young directors (who would also work for cheap).
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 12 May 2024
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Tyrone Beason, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
New World became an incubator for new talent in Hollywood, thanks to Corman’s willingness to take a chance on young directors (who would also work for cheap).
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 12 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for incubator
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incubator
noun
in·cu·ba·tor
ˈiŋ-kyə-ˌbāt-ər
ˈin-
: one that incubates
especially
: a piece of equipment providing suitable conditions (as of warmth and moisture) for incubating something
an incubator for premature babies
Medical Definition
incubator
noun
in·cu·ba·tor
ˈiŋ-kyə-ˌbāt-ər, ˈin-
: one that incubates
especially
: an apparatus with a chamber used to provide controlled environmental conditions especially for the cultivation of microorganisms or the care and protection of premature or sick babies
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