lifeblood
noun
life·blood
ˈlīf-ˈbləd 
-ˌbləd
1
: blood regarded as the seat of vitality
2
: a vital or life-giving force or component
freedom of inquiry is the lifeblood of a university
Examples of lifeblood in a Sentence
The town's lifeblood has always been its fishing industry.
The neighborhoods are the lifeblood of this city.
the lifeblood that flows through his veins
Recent Examples on the Web
Cricket’s link with social drinking is deeply entwined and can be the lifeblood of clubs at grassroots level where the clubhouse and bar are often central to the community.
—
Paul Newman, New York Times, 26 May 2026
This position is vital to protecting the economic lifeblood of District 10.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Chilling moments like this are the lifeblood of The Dreamed Adventure, the moments that recall the pitiful last days of the dying communist era and the violent, mafia-style economics that whooshed in to replace them.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 May 2026
As the name suggests, coal was once the lifeblood of Coalville.
—David Condos, NPR, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for lifeblood
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Paul Newman, New York Times, 26 May 2026
This position is vital to protecting the economic lifeblood of District 10.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Chilling moments like this are the lifeblood of The Dreamed Adventure, the moments that recall the pitiful last days of the dying communist era and the violent, mafia-style economics that whooshed in to replace them.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 May 2026
As the name suggests, coal was once the lifeblood of Coalville.
—David Condos, NPR, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for lifeblood
Cite this Entry
“Lifeblood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifeblood. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
lifeblood
noun
life·blood
ˈlīf-ˈbləd
: something that gives strength and energy
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
