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habitat

noun

ˈha-bə-ˌtat

Definition of habitat

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

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Recent Examples of habitat While the pet trade is a part of the problem for songbirds in Southeast Asia, habitat loss and climate change likely play a bigger role in Africa and Latin America. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 Waste becomes part of water, and water intertwines with habitat. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 An alligator is seen in its natural habitat in the Everglades National Park, Florida, on April 9, 2026. — Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 1 July 2026 An artist's rendering of astronauts, habitats, rovers, power systems and cargo operations near the lunar south pole. — Denise Chow, NBC news, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for habitat

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Seigler slid headfirst into home and collided with Teel, who had dropped onto a knee slide of his own.

— Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026
Woodpeckers, owls and raptors are also out and about close to home, but might be harder to spot.

— Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of home

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Ukraine's military general staff said Monday that the strike caused a fire at the facility, which is situated nearly 2,500 kilometers (1,553 miles) from Ukrainian territory and close to Russia's border with Kazakhstan.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Security vendors are mapping the same territory from the outside.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of territory

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Acuf was happy with the win but unsatisfied with his performance after going 6 of 20 from the field and 3 of 9 from 3-point range with four turnovers.

— Jason Anderson July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
In addition to spacious living and dining rooms, there are a semicircular media lounge, a family room, and a 35-foot-long eat-in kitchen with two ranges, two sinks, and two refrigerators.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 July 2026

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