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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The group proposed building a six-story multi-use space, featuring a gift shop, a museum dedicated to civil resilience, business incubator and a restaurant with a rooftop community space.
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Aki Nace, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Davis was the center’s director for four decades, starting in 1983, and turned the arts center into a talent incubator for a generation of Miami’s Black artists.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Matthew and his team at Gungnir have created an environment that’s essentially an incubator where ideas are not just protected, but unleashed.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Aside from supporting members' funerals, some now offer grocery savings plans and even small-business incubators.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
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Aki Nace, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Davis was the center’s director for four decades, starting in 1983, and turned the arts center into a talent incubator for a generation of Miami’s Black artists.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Matthew and his team at Gungnir have created an environment that’s essentially an incubator where ideas are not just protected, but unleashed.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Aside from supporting members' funerals, some now offer grocery savings plans and even small-business incubators.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
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“Incubator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incubator. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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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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