Definitions

1. noun

A place where young animals, especially fish or birds, are bred and reared for release into the wild or for sale.

“The fish hatchery released thousands of trout into the river.”

2. noun

A place where a particular skill or activity is cultivated or developed.

“The art school served as a hatchery for the city’s next generation of artists.”

3. verb

To cultivate or develop something, especially a skill or a particular quality.

“The coach’s team was hatching a new strategy for the big game.”