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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To address this, researchers used information from the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, tracking healthcare professionals from midlife through older age. Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026 The results revealed two parts of herself, coming together in midlife. Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026 At the same time, midlife is a key window for prevention. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026 Too often, that history is ignored—especially during midlife. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 5 Feb. 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 16 Feb. 2026.

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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