hatchery

noun
UK: /ˈhætʃəri/
US: /ˈhætʃəri/

  1. A place where eggs are hatched, especially those of fish or poultry, for commercial purposes.

    1. The hatchery provides young fish for the local rivers.
    2. This hatchery is important, they breed thousands of salmon each year for release.

Synonyms

fish farm

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "hatchery" is /ˈhætʃəri/ in British English and /ˈhætʃəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hatchery": fish farm.

Example usage of "hatchery": "The hatchery provides young fish for the local rivers.". More examples on the page.