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brooder

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Brooder (noun) means someone who worries or thinks unhappily about something for a long time.

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1
Someone who worries or thinks unhappily about something for a long time.
2
A heated box used to keep young chicks or early babies warm.
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Etymology

Formed from brood and -er.

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What is the meaning of brooder?
"brooder" (noun) means someone who worries or thinks unhappily about something for a long time.
What is another word for brooder?
Other words for "brooder" include incubator.
What are the different meanings of brooder?
"brooder" has 2 main meanings: 1. Someone who worries or thinks unhappily about something for a long time; 2. A heated box used to keep young chicks or early babies warm.

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