midlife

noun

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

Examples of midlife in a Sentence

changes that occur at midlife
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Imagine healthcare designed with nuance for all genders in midlife. Shelley Zalis, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 Weight tends to increase in midlife, typically between 40-65 years old. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 9 June 2025 Regardless of income level, those who focused on savings and delayed gratification in midlife are often the ones who enjoy the greatest freedom in retirement. Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 7 June 2025 Although the link between stress and Alzheimer’s risk in women in midlife isn’t fully understood, attempting to reduce your stress level is a good idea in general. Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 5 June 2025 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 19 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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