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 incubator provides writers who are on the brink of showrunning with exclusive mentorship and real-world training and education.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 31 July 2025
The West Louisville Dream Team offered $2.1 million for the Nia Center, aiming to maintain it as a business incubator.
—Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 31 July 2025
Gunter was rough with the days-old baby and would often take him out of the incubator, disregarding staff instructions, the court was told, per the outlets.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 24 July 2025
The project incubator which is a component of the Venice Film Festival’s Venice Production Bridge industry program will run from August 29 to 31.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 July 2025
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 31 July 2025
The West Louisville Dream Team offered $2.1 million for the Nia Center, aiming to maintain it as a business incubator.
—Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 31 July 2025
Gunter was rough with the days-old baby and would often take him out of the incubator, disregarding staff instructions, the court was told, per the outlets.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 24 July 2025
The project incubator which is a component of the Venice Film Festival’s Venice Production Bridge industry program will run from August 29 to 31.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for incubator
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“Incubator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incubator. Accessed 8 Aug. 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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