incubator

[ˈɪŋkjʊbeɪtə(r)]

incubator Definition

  • 1a device or container used to maintain environmental conditions suitable for a newborn baby, premature infant, or a batch of eggs until hatching.
  • 2an organization or place that supports the development of new businesses, typically by providing office space, business advice, and other resources.

Using incubator: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "incubator" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The hospital's neonatal unit has several incubators to care for premature babies.

  • Example

    The startup was accepted into an incubator program that provided funding and mentorship.

  • Example

    The chicken farmer uses an incubator to hatch eggs before moving them to the coop.

incubator Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with incubator

  • business incubator

    an organization or program designed to accelerate the growth and success of entrepreneurial companies through an array of business support resources and services

    Example

    The startup joined a business incubator to gain access to funding and mentorship.

  • a device or machine used to maintain optimal conditions for egg hatching

    Example

    The farmer uses an egg incubator to hatch chicks before moving them to the coop.

  • a device or container used to maintain environmental conditions suitable for a newborn baby or premature infant

    Example

    The hospital's neonatal unit has several baby incubators to care for premature babies.

Origins of incubator

from Latin 'incubare', meaning 'to lie upon'

📌

Summary: incubator in Brief

An 'incubator' [ˈɪŋkjʊbeɪtə(r)] is a device or container that maintains optimal environmental conditions for newborns, premature infants, or eggs until hatching. It is also an organization or place that supports the development of new businesses by providing resources and mentorship. Examples include 'The hospital's neonatal unit has several incubators to care for premature babies.' and 'The startup was accepted into an incubator program that provided funding and mentorship.'

How do native speakers use this expression?