habit

Definitions

1. noun

   An action performed on a regular basis.

   Examples

   • It’s become a habit of mine to have a cup of coffee after dinner.
   • a man of very shy, retired habits
   ≈wont≈routine≈ritual≈habitude
2. noun

   An action performed repeatedly and automatically, usually without awareness.

   Example

   • By force of habit, he dressed for work even though it was holiday.
3. noun

   An addiction.

   Examples

   • kick the habit
   • He has a 10-cigar habit.
4. verb

   To clothe.

   Example

   • Here I began my shopping, was interviewed by dressmakers, and naturally had much to do to habit myself for civilized life again.
   ≈garb≈habilitate
5. verb

   To inhabit.

6. noun

   A long piece of clothing worn by monks and nuns.

   Example

   • It’s interesting how Catholic and Buddhist monks both wear habits.
7. noun

   A piece of clothing worn for a specific activity; a uniform.

   Examples

   • The new riding habits of the team looked smashing!
   • Sidesaddle riding habits were prestigious tailored sportswear appropriate for the equestrian pursuits of the truly wealthy.
8. noun

   Outward appearance; attire; dress.

   Examples

   • Noble and milde this Perſean ſeemes to be, If outward habit Iudge the inward man.
   • Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy.
9. noun

   Form of growth or general appearance and structure of a plant or crystal.