habitat
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The natural environment where a particular plant or animal normally lives.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Deforestation is destroying the _____ of many rainforest species."
Answer: habitat
In your own words, what does "habitat" mean?
The natural environment where a particular plant or animal normally lives.
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