Definitions

habitat

[hab-i-tat] / ˈhæb ɪˌtæt /

NOUN

residence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cave dwelling environment haven nest surroundings terrain territory

STRONG

abode accommodations address apartment berth biosphere condo condominium crib den digs domicile element fireside flat habitation haunt hearth hole home homestead house housing locale locality lodging nook occupancy occupation pad place quarters range residency roof roost seat settlement site turf

WEAK

commorancy home plate stamping ground stomping ground

Antonyms

WEAK

unnatural surroundings

Example Sentences

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There’s a really good podcast series called The Habitat on one series of experiments testing how humans could get through the group confinement of a Mars trip.

From Slate • Mar. 1, 2026

Taylor recently visited a construction site where Altadena Builds Back and Habitat for Humanity are rebuilding a house that burned down.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

"Maximalism is making a bold return," says Abi Wilson, head of seasonal and gift buying at Habitat, adding that people are turning to '80s and '90s-style colourful bells and bows, oversized ornaments and paper decorations.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

In the interim, Habitat agreed to be the network’s fiscal sponsor so they could start accepting donations.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

They were all the same—the March of Dimes, Habitat for Humanity, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, all for hundreds.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman

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