(astronomy) The zone around a star where a planet could experience temperatures like those on Earth, allowing for the possible existence of liquid water and of life.

(idiomatic) an act that has been repeated to the point where the performance of the act becomes automatic

present participle of kick the 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.

simple past tense and past participle of kick the habit

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of kick the habit

(idiomatic) Established habits are difficult to change.

plural of galactic habitable zone

plural of continuously habitable zone

(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