Definition of habitatnext
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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

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Recent Examples of habitat The biodiversity findings likewise concern habitat potential. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Three dams along the Boardman River were taken out to reconnect coldwater streams and restore fish habitat. — CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Decades of deforestation have devastated vast areas of orangutan habitat, pushing the animals into smaller pockets, increasing their vulnerability to poachers. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 The Rural Boundary protects environmentally sensitive land, water resources, wildlife habitat and the rural character residents overwhelmingly voted to preserve. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for habitat
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Noun
  • Signs of this history were on display amid all the adventurous modern art that made Mandell’s home seem like an elegant, circus-like wonderland.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to women’s lifestyle apparel, the brand does kidswear and home, including a bedding assortment and such tabletop items as napkins, tablecloths, runners and place mats.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Its mandate spans all territories, though the rights on offer in each will be confirmed individually.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Over 74,000 Palestinians have since been killed, with their territory devastated.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Coccinelle, set up by Francesca Breccia, sells independent titles on the international circuit, pairing films and their rights owners with buyers and distributors in a range of territories.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Trivariate Research shows with this chart that only 34% of large-cap stocks have beaten the S&P 500 over the past 12 months, near the low end of the historical range for this metric.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

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“Habitat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitat. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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