habitable

adjective

hab·​it·​able ˈha-bə-tə-bəl 

 also  hə-ˈbi-tə-

: capable of being lived in : suitable for habitation

habitability

ˌha-bə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

habitableness

ˈha-bə-tə-bəl-nes 

noun

habitably

ˈha-bə-tə-blē 

 also  hə-ˈbi-tə-

adverb

Synonyms

• inhabitable
• livable
• liveable

Examples of habitable in a Sentence

The house is not habitable.

the frigid Arctic is not habitable for amphibians and reptiles—or for humans, either, for that matter

Recent Examples on the Web

The observations expand the range of environments where habitable worlds might form, the researchers say. —Victoria Corless, Space.com, 20 June 2025

The interiors walk the line between historic and habitable, with stone floors, original fireplaces, and large windows that flood the place with light. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 June 2025

These parking garages will also raise their half hour rate from $1.50 to $2. Fire prevention fees, annual charges for owners of habitable structures, will grow as well. —Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025

And as such, K2-18b has rapidly attracted attention as a potentially habitable place beyond our solar system. —Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for habitable

• uninhabitable

Kids Definition

habitable

adjective

hab·​it·​able ˈhab-ət-ə-bəl 

: suitable or fit to live in

a habitable cave

habitability

ˌhab-ət-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

Legal Definition

habitable

adjective

hab·​it·​able ˈha-bi-tə-bəl 

: suitable and fit for a person to live in : free of defects that endanger the health and safety of occupants see also warranty of habitability at warranty

habitability

ˌha-bi-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

habitableness noun

habitably adverb