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Science · Grades 1–2

Habitat

noun

The natural environment where a plant or animal lives and grows.

Example Sentences

"A pond is the habitat of frogs and turtles."

"Polar bears need a cold habitat with ice and snow."

Synonyms & Related Terms

homeenvironmentecosystem

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Study Tips

To remember habitat, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about science.

Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.