Synonyms of habitat

habitat

noun

ˈha-bə-ˌtat 

as in home

the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found

a forest in California is set aside to preserve the unique brushy, rugged habitat required by nesting California condors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• home
• territory
• range
• environment
• surroundings
• locality
• niche
• setting
• element
• neighborhood
• environs
• milieu
• medium
• haunt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of habitat

Experts say the effects can vary depending on the fire and the surrounding habitat. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

To get around a requirement to build more housing, Woodside had declared that the entire town was a mountain lion habitat. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Liu Yang / Getty Images file Once widespread across New Zealand, kakapo numbers plummeted after human arrival due to hunting, predators and habitat loss. — Adela Suliman, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026

Participants identify plantable areas and conduct site assessments that factor in soil quality, how the land is used and whether the aim is beautification, stormwater management, habitat for wildlife or shade for residents and park visitors. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026