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

That is the takeaway from a new study in which researchers revealed a new bio-recipe for 3D printing habitats on the Red Planet. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026

Arizona is home to many different kinds of butterflies because the state has a variety of habitats, from deserts and grasslands to mountains and forests. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 10 Sep. 2026

This ongoing restoration is transforming 10 acres of land once overtaken by aggressive invasive plants into a thriving native meadow that provides valuable habitat for pollinators, birds and other wildlife. — Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 10 Sep. 2026

In Minnesota, the purchase of a habitat plate includes a minimum $30 contribution to the state’s Critical Habitat Program at the time of the plate purchase. — Joshua Haiar, States Newsroom, 10 Sep. 2026