1. a regular behavior or practice that is hard to give up
2. a long loose garment worn by monks or nuns

1. to clothe or dress
Usage: archaic

Examples

• She has a habit of biting her nails when nervous.
• Reading before bed became a daily habit.
• The monk wore a brown habit.
• Breaking bad habits takes time and effort.
• His habit of arriving late annoyed his colleagues.
• The nun’s white habit was spotless.
• Smoking is a dangerous habit.