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Habitat

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈhæbɪtæt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈhæbɪtæt/"]/

Meaning of Habitat

the place where a particular type of animal or plant is normally found

In simple words: The place where an animal or plant lives.

Habitat in a sentence

• The panda's **natural habitat** is the bamboo forest.
• The marshes provide a rich habitat for water plants.
• the destruction of wildlife habitat
• One of our objectives is to restore habitats for native species.
• Peat bogs are one of Europe's most threatened habitats.
• The bird's preferred habitat is grassy prairie.
• The greatest danger to tigers now is through loss of habitat.
• The moorland is an important habitat for many rare bird species.
• an agreement that preserved 2 500 acres of prime bear habitat
• the animals and plants in this woodland habitat

How to use Habitat

Used commonly in both scientific and everyday contexts. Appropriate in discussions about ecology, conservation, and biology. Avoid using in casual conversations that do not relate to nature.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'habitat' as where you 'have a bat' — imagine a bat living in a cave.

Related words

Collocations with Habitat

• native
• natural
• suitable
• provide
• inhabit
• occupy
• support something
• disappear
• destruction
• loss
• restoration
• in a/​the habitat
• habitat for
• loss of habitat

Synonyms for Habitat

• environment
• ecosystem
• locale
• surroundings
• setting

Opposites of Habitat

• desolation
• barren
• sterility

Common mistakes with Habitat

• Confused with 'habitat' vs 'habiture', which is incorrect.
• Using habitat in plural incorrectly; it's usually uncountable.
• Not distinguishing between different types of habitats like 'marine', 'terrestrial'.

Frequently asked questions about Habitat

What does Habitat mean?

The place where an animal or plant lives.

What is the definition of Habitat?

the place where a particular type of animal or plant is normally found

How do you use Habitat in a sentence?

The panda's **natural habitat** is the bamboo forest.

Can you give another example of Habitat?

The marshes provide a rich habitat for water plants.

What are synonyms for Habitat?

Common alternatives include environment, ecosystem, locale, surroundings, setting.

What is the opposite of Habitat?

Opposite meanings include desolation, barren, sterility.

What words go with Habitat?

It commonly pairs with native, natural, suitable, provide, inhabit, occupy, support something, disappear, destruction, loss, restoration, in a/​the habitat, habitat for, loss of habitat.

What are common mistakes when using Habitat?

Confused with 'habitat' vs 'habiture', which is incorrect. Using habitat in plural incorrectly; it's usually uncountable. Not distinguishing between different types of habitats like 'marine', 'terrestrial'.

How do you pronounce Habitat?

US: /["/ˈhæbɪtæt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhæbɪtæt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Habitat?

Used commonly in both scientific and everyday contexts. Appropriate in discussions about ecology, conservation, and biology. Avoid using in casual conversations that do not relate to nature.

What CEFR level is Habitat?

"Habitat" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.