HABITATION Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

habitation

noun

ˌha-bə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of habitation

as in occupancy

the act or fact of residing in a place the city declared the area unsafe for habitation until it had been decontaminated

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as in residence

the place where one lives even though they spend most of their time at their condo in Florida, they still consider their farmhouse in Nebraska their permanent habitation

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Recent Examples of habitation The Artemis program, proposing lunar habitation and infrastructure, stands to redefine the role of our species within the universe. — Time, 2 June 2026 This consistent habitation, in addition to facilitating ongoing science, has essentially given humanity a lens to see Earth from afar. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 25 May 2026 Mates and Fong were among hundreds of volunteers who fanned out across the Bay Area in late January to count homeless people living outdoors, in vehicles, or in other places not meant for habitation. — Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 21 May 2026 It will also be used as a test-bed for long-term habitation and preparatory work for permanent bases. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for habitation

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Noun

Two hotels with identical occupancy may have very different ancillary-revenue opportunities based on who is staying there.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Hilton Head Health stays start at just over $3,900 for a seven-night experience with a single-occupancy Comfort King room at the resort's on-site Sweetgrass Inn.

— Eve Chen, USA Today, 27 July 2026

Definition of occupancy

Noun

Since the new tax was created, many New Yorkers claim the city’s property rolls are out of date and properties that were once considered a second home are now their primary residence.

— Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
Pastore’s death was announced after his body was discovered Saturday in his Bronx residence by a neighbor.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of residence

Noun

And the divide is especially stark for workers without bachelor’s degrees; nearly two-thirds of city occupations do not require a four-year degree, but their median wage is almost $60,000 lower than for occupations that do.

— Emma Pfohman, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
The Glenwood native and Bloom High School graduate tried a few occupations after high school but wasn’t all that comfortable with them.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of occupation

Noun

Originally built to showcase the Celanese Corporation’s synthetic textiles, the four-bedroom, four-bath abode has since been renovated and expanded with a new kitchen and primary suite.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
The pair drove four hours early Saturday to be here from their summer abode in Wyoming.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 18 July 2026

Definition of abode

Noun

Elijah Bieniemy, who is 27 and is a graduate of Olathe Northwest High School, has been charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm during the commission of a felony and discharge of a firearm inside of a dwelling.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Police arrested Elijah and charged him with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and discharge of a firearm inside of a dwelling.

— Adam Kilgore, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of dwelling

Noun

Allen said the house needed to be gutted, the inside was deteriorating and termites were eating at the doors.

— Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
New Delhi — For decades, India was relegated to fashion’s backyard, with its embroidery and garment export houses manufacturing everything from ready-to-wear to couture for the world’s biggest luxury brands.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of house

Noun

She is approached by Pramatha, who presents himself as a welfare worker offering lodging and employment but is, in fact, a procurer preying on refugee women.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
Sausalito city manager is jailed and charged with misdemeanor prowling, unauthorized lodging and theft.

— Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

Definition of lodging

Noun

Yu also posted on Weibo that the roof tent also unlocks a side awning with the same single button press.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026
Eco effort This being Denmark, sustainability is considered in everything that Villa Copenhagen does, up to and including the roof-top pool which is heated by waste energy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

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