midlife

noun

mid·​life ˈmid-ˈlīf How to pronounce midlife (audio)
Synonyms of midlifenext
midlife adjective

Examples of midlife in a Sentence

changes that occur at midlife
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The ranch is focused on women’s health, with programming built around the physiological changes women face across different life stages — including sleep, nutrition, postpartum depression and midlife beauty. Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026 Phyo Han of Chi Longevity told Esquire the typical client is in midlife. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026 Once women start openly discussing the realities of midlife, many also begin exploring new ways to regulate stress, improve sleep, support mental clarity and navigate aging on their own terms. Aisha Alves, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026 Watts founded Stripes Beauty, a beauty and wellness company that creates products aimed at helping people navigate the skin, body, and hormonal changes associated with menopause and midlife. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for midlife

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of midlife was in 1807

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“Midlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midlife. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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midlife

noun
mid·​life ˈmid-ˈlīf How to pronounce midlife (audio)
midlife adjective

Medical Definition

midlife

noun
mid·​life
(ˈ)mid-ˈlīf

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