(astrobiology, astronomy) the restricted zone around a sun where the ever shifting habitable zone is always present throughout the main sequence lifetime of that star.

(astrobiology, astronomy) the zone in a disk galaxy lying within the disk which is neither too far from the core so as to be lacking in heavier elements, nor too close to the core as to experience excessive exposures to supernovae, where intelligent life may develop

(formal, euphemistic) Addictive; likely to cause dependence or recurrence of use.

(idiomatic) To recover from or quit an addiction or habit. For example, to quit smoking, drinking, or drug addiction.

plural of riding habit

A woman's outfit for horseback riding, traditionally comprising a tailored jacket with a long skirt, a tailored shirt or chemisette, and a formal hat.

(Scotland, law) The condition of being notorious enough to afford strong and generally conclusive evidence of something.

(historical) A thin muslin or lace undergarment worn by women on the neck and shoulders, under the dress.

plural of habit shirt

The perceived negative tendency of Spanish-speaking South Americans and Filipinos to procrastination and laziness.