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

In July, Shedd said it had been asked to help rehome up to 10 beluga whales because of its experience caring for belugas and its specialized habitats. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Today, marine life researchers worldwide embed various types of more advanced robots into fish habitats (instead of on basement walls). — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026

These images suggest that perhaps even Mars’ dry period provided habitats for life. — Ashwin R. Vasavada, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

After taking a hike to observe lizards in their natural habitats, McGee will lead the group in an art activity at the nature center. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026