Clues for the word "HABIT"

We've had 204 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 444 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on July 14, 2026.

Definition of habit

n. - The usual condition or state of a person or thing, either natural or acquired, regarded as something had, possessed, and firmly retained; as, a religious habit; his habit is morose; elms have a spreading habit; esp., physical temperament or constitution; as, a full habit of body.
n. - The general appearance and manner of life of a living organism.
n. - Fixed or established custom; ordinary course of conduct; practice; usage; hence, prominently, the involuntary tendency or aptitude to perform certain actions which is acquired by their frequent repetition; as, habit is second nature; also, peculiar ways of acting; characteristic forms of behavior.
n. - Outward appearance; attire; dress; hence, a garment; esp., a closely fitting garment or dress worn by ladies; as, a riding habit.
n. - To inhabit.
n. - To dress; to clothe; to array.
n. - To accustom; to habituate. [Obs.] Chapman.