incubator
Translation
incubator
Examples
The premature baby was placed in an incubator.
The premature baby was placed in an incubator.
The tech start-up began in a business incubator.
The tech start-up began in a business incubator.
Grammar Patterns
an incubator for (sth.) a device for (sth.) This is an incubator for new ideas.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hatchery, brooder, nursery
Etymology
From 'incubate' + '-or' (a thing which does something). So, a thing which incubates.
Memory Tips
The '-or' suffix often denotes a person or device that performs an action, like 'actor' or 'projector'.