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habitat

noun

ˈha-bə-ˌtat

Definition of habitat

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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 Habitat Destruction On a slightly smaller scale, leaf blowers can also bulldoze local habitats in your own backyard. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 5 Nov. 2026 The natural criteria consider exceptional natural beauty, significant stages in the Earth’s geological history, ongoing ecological and biological processes, and habitats important for conserving biodiversity. — Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026 Breeding, reintroduction and habitat protection efforts have helped their numbers recover. — CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 Florida coral reefs support tourism and fishing, provide habitat for marine life and help protect coastal communities by reducing wave energy. — Steven Vollmer, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for habitat

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Portavadie, Argyll Situated on the banks of Loch Fyne on Scotland’s west coast, Portavadie is home to what is thought to be the biggest heated outdoor infinity pool in the country, said Rachel Dixon in The Guardian.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 5 Nov. 2026
Like Bob Pollard, another classic-rock surrealist, the 43-year-old Hollywell is making the most of a surprise middle-aged career breakthrough by keeping the tape rolling in his home studio at all hours.

— Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of home

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Negotiators have failed to agree ‌on terms for Hamas to disarm or for Israel ⁠to withdraw its troops, which control about two-thirds of the territory and from which residents have ⁠been ordered to leave.

— Reuters, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2026
NBCUniversal Formats has sold more than 40 format brands across Asia, and in 2025 alone had 39 seasons across 17 territories.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of territory

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Run by a Chilean nonprofit, Latinobarómetro measures views on a range of issues, including democracy, economy, security and immigration but also the influence of world powers like China and the United States.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
The rooms The 50 rooms and suites range in size from studios to two bedrooms.

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

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