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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A £975,000 project to restore grasslands and a "rare" coastal habitat has been successfully completed.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

As a result, he said, Joshua trees are losing much more habitat than they’re able to gain by establishing in new, more favorable areas.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

He added the "loss of habitat" will eventually "make them homeless".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

They examined factors including tool use, diet, habitat, body size, social structure, brain size, and movement patterns.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

But as the herbicides rain down on forest and field, on marsh and rangeland, they are bringing about marked changes and even permanent destruction of wildlife habitat.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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