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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Removing that fiber from its natural habitat and putting it in a potato chip, for instance, can reduce the health benefits.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

In the more than three decades that Clutton-Brock has been watching the Kalahari meerkats, he’s seen their habitat get hotter.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

However, the effects of habitat loss, climate change and human activity remains a threat.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Beyond that, there is limited evidence about the other species that shared its habitat.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Anna's telling Darnell about tiger cubs, and poachers, and village women who work with her NGO to protect the shrinking habitat.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

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