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

The new definition removes an interpretation that had been used for half a century, and upheld by the Supreme Court, that harming an endangered species includes eliminating that species’ habitat. — Timothy Randhir, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026

While animals excel at repurposing biological structures for multiple habitats, nature should serve as a flexible parts library rather than a strict blueprint. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

The Long Beach aquarium last month celebrated its release of 1,000 frogs since 2020, when a wildfire destroyed much of its remaining habitat. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

As for skunks with rabies, Klumb said they're typically found in central and southwestern Minnesota, which is their main habitat. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026