Word
hatchery
Phoneticshatch·ery
US/ˈhætʃɝi/
UK/hˈætʃəɹi/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a place where fish or other animals are kept so their eggs can be laid and the young can grow. It is like a factory for baby animals.
n. a facility for the artificial propagation of fish or other aquatic organisms. Often used in the context of aquaculture or conservation efforts to replenish wild populations.
Examples
“The local hatchery releases thousands of salmon into the river every spring.”
“To prevent the local trout population from dying out, the government built a hatchery to protect the eggs from predators.”
“While the hatchery was initially successful in boosting the salmon count, biologists eventually realized that the genetically uniform fish were less likely to survive the harsh conditions of the open ocean.”
Examples
simple
“The local hatchery releases thousands of salmon into the river every spring.”
contextual
“To prevent the local trout population from dying out, the government built a hatchery to protect the eggs from predators.”
complex
“While the hatchery was initially successful in boosting the salmon count, biologists eventually realized that the genetically uniform fish were less likely to survive the harsh conditions of the open ocean.”
Real-World Examples
“It is typically observed in hatcheries that rear salmon and trout from eggs obtained from wild populations, and hatchery staff can mitigate its effects using thiamine treatments.” “The ultimate aim is to help hatchery managers determine the sex ratios among broodstock populations through nonlethal approaches.” Etymology
From hatch + -ery.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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