hatchery

[ hach-uh-ree ]

noun

, plural hatch·er·ies.

1. a place for hatching hatch hatching eggs of hens, fish, etc., especially a large, commercial or government site where the young are hatched, hatch, cared for, and sold or distributed.

hatchery

/ ˈhætʃərɪ /

noun

1. a place where eggs are hatched under artificial conditions

Other Words From

• sub·hatcher·y noun plural subhatcheries

Word History and Origins

Origin of hatchery¹

First recorded in 1875–80; hatch ¹ + -ery

Example Sentences

As detailed by National Geographic, it is a common practice in salmon hatcheries to harvest salmon sperm, which requires a scientist to squeeze a salmon in the right spot — also known as abdominal massaging.

From Salon

But the population has surged in recent years, thanks to a curbing of harvests, habitat restoration and use of hatcheries to bolster populations.

From Seattle Times

Newsom’s administration in January announced a salmon strategy plan outlining a series of expanded efforts, including restoring habitats, modernizing hatcheries and removing barriers that block fish migration.

From Los Angeles Times

Over two days, workers from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife released 16 truckloads of juvenile salmon that were raised in a newly built hatchery.

From Los Angeles Times

The federal government opened salmon hatcheries to compensate, but they have not produced enough fish to make up for the losses from poor water management.

From Los Angeles Times