Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

habit

[hab-it] / ˈhæb ɪt /


NOUN
dress, clothing, often for a particular purpose
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Researchers know that this habit varies among different groups of people, but it has not always been clear who is most likely to reach for the saltshaker in different cultural settings.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Fong has made a habit of searching far afield for Knicks tickets, packing up his family of four during the regular season to sit courtside in Memphis for a pittance compared with New York prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"He's a very good player, he's scored goals in Premier League and he's gone to Saudi. Scoring goals is never a bad thing, it's not a bad habit to have," Rooney added.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Even for those who don’t need their child to pay rent, getting them in the habit of paying bills is important, so they are prepared when they eventually move out.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

She had a bad habit of not talking enough—which was part of the reason she didn’t have any close friends besides Dodger.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




Vocabulary lists containing habit


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "habit" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com