Added 10 October 2026
incubator
/ˈɪn.kjuːˌbeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ noun
In Latin: incubātor, incubātrix Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about incubator at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Apparatus consisting of a box designed to maintain a constant temperature by the use of a thermostat; used for chicks or premature infants.
Origin
From incubate + -or.
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