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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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 19 Mar. 2026
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The Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs, Mercy Culture’s back yard, have been a key incubator for this combative version of Christianity.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 19 Mar. 2026
The companies have launched an incubator to help TikTok creators develop original shows to premiere exclusively on Tubi.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Labelhood, the influential incubator platform supporting emerging designers, will again host a series of presentations.
—Yiling Pan, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
The Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs, Mercy Culture’s back yard, have been a key incubator for this combative version of Christianity.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Incubator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incubator. Accessed 27 Mar. 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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