Synonyms of habitats

habitats

noun

plural of habitat

as in homes

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

• homes
• territories
• ranges
• environments
• niches
• surroundings
• localities
• elements
• settings
• environs
• neighborhoods
• milieus
• haunts
• mediums

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of habitats

Scientists are studying how to target their application—to certain habitats or certain times of the year—to minimize harm to other bugs. — Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026

For 30 years, the Festival of Butterflies has invited guests to walk among tropical and native butterflies while learning about the insects’ life cycles, habitats and role as pollinators. — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

This concentration of marine mammals makes the region one of the most active shark habitats on Earth. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

African penguins are listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature due to food shortages and overfishing of their habitats. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Meet the chicken kidney sponge, a true ecosystem engineer that could use its filter-feeding power to clean the degraded habitats in and around busy harbors. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 July 2026

Preparing the Moon for a sustained human presence will require far more than rockets and habitats. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

This involves avoiding migration corridors and sensitive habitats, and prioritising lower-impact locations. — Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Scientists hope the expedition will help fill those gaps by documenting habitats, biodiversity and geological features. — Velvet Wu july 26, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026