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Definition of hatchery

hatchery

/ˈhætʃ.ər.i/
hatch · er · y
Plural:hatcheries
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hatchery Lexical Profile

hatchery Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A facility or establishment where the eggs of fish, poultry, or reptiles are incubated and hatched under artificial conditions for commercial farming or wildlife conservation.

Example

"The state wildlife agency operates a salmon hatchery along the river to help replenish declining native fish populations."

2

A place, environment, or organization that fosters the rapid emergence and development of new ideas, talent, or enterprises.

Example

"The university's research lab has long served as a hatchery for innovative biotechnology startups."

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• Rhymes for hatchery

• Nearby Words

hatchback
hatcheck
hatcher
hatchery
hatchet
hatchetfish
hatchetman

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century in American English from the verb 'hatch' (tracing back to Middle English 'hacchen') combined with the suffix '-ery', denoting a place or establishment for a specific activity.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hatchery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hatchery
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