incubator — A device used to keep premature or sick babies warm and safe in a controlled environment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A device used to keep premature or sick babies warm and safe in a controlled environment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪŋkjəbeɪtər/
Example Sentences
- The premature baby was placed in an incubator right after birth.
- This startup incubator helped turn my crazy pizza-drone delivery idea into a real company!
- Farmers use incubators to hatch chicken eggs faster and more reliably.
incubator
NOUN[/ˈɪŋkjəbeɪtər/]
A device used to keep premature or sick babies warm and safe in a controlled environment
The incubator keeps the fragile newborn warm and safe through the night.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'incubare' meaning 'to lie upon' or 'to hatch eggs', originally describing a hen sitting on her eggs.
Breakdown
in- (in/upon) + cub- (to lie) + -ator (device/agent that does something)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The premature baby was placed in an incubator right after birth.”
“This startup incubator helped turn my crazy pizza-drone delivery idea into a real company!”
“Farmers use incubators to hatch chicken eggs faster and more reliably.”
“My messy dorm room is basically an incubator for lost socks and forgotten instant noodles.”
“The university runs a business incubator to support young entrepreneurs.”
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