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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Research has shown that drinking 2 to 4 cups of coffee in midlife increased the likelihood of women reaching age 70 without being plagued with chronic conditions. Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 2 Aug. 2025 In fact, the peeing-flames infection can often surface in midlife, starting around perimenopause (a.k.a. Erica Sloan, SELF, 1 Aug. 2025 Although many adults begin to mentally slow down in midlife, researchers found that people over 50 who participated in SNAP, which helps people with low incomes afford groceries, had a 10% slower rate of decline in their memory and thinking skills compared with their peers. Liz Szabo, NBC news, 30 July 2025 And now, in midlife, painting has become more than a hobby. Essence, 28 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for midlife

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 6 Aug. 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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