habitat

/ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: habitats

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Conditions suitable for an organism or population of organisms to live.

Noun

Examples

This park offers important amphibian habitat and breeding area.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A range; a place where a species naturally occurs.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “habitat” mean?

Conditions suitable for an organism or population of organisms to live.

Is “habitat” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.