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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Women hold the cradle of humanity in their bodies as incubators of life.
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Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025
The more compelling question is how sincerely Serena and Joseph believe that their incubator town is the real future of their country and not just a one-off marketing gimmick.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Stauning was founded in 2005, but has only been getting more attention here in the U.S. over the last few years (its first American release was in 2023), which certainly had something to do with spirits incubator Distill Ventures’s involvement with the company.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2025
Running from April 4 to 9 in Doha, and then online from April 12 to 14, annual talent and project incubator Qumra will host the directors and producers of 49 works supported by Qatar‘s Doha Film Institute (DFI) in various stages of development and production.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
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Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025
The more compelling question is how sincerely Serena and Joseph believe that their incubator town is the real future of their country and not just a one-off marketing gimmick.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Stauning was founded in 2005, but has only been getting more attention here in the U.S. over the last few years (its first American release was in 2023), which certainly had something to do with spirits incubator Distill Ventures’s involvement with the company.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2025
Running from April 4 to 9 in Doha, and then online from April 12 to 14, annual talent and project incubator Qumra will host the directors and producers of 49 works supported by Qatar‘s Doha Film Institute (DFI) in various stages of development and production.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Incubator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incubator. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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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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