lifestyle

1 of 2

noun

life·​style ˈlīf-ˈstī(-ə)l 

-ˌstī(-ə)l

: the typical way of life of an individual, group, or culture

lifestyle

2 of 2

adjective

: associated with, reflecting, or promoting an enhanced or more desirable lifestyle

lifestyle magazines

Synonyms

Noun

• civilization
• culture
• life
• society

Examples of lifestyle in a Sentence

Noun

She envied the lavish lifestyles of wealthy people.

Eating right and exercising are essential to having a healthy lifestyle.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Of course, not all women who marry have kids: Some are increasingly happy with a DINK (double income, no kids) lifestyle or are childless not by choice. —Alena Botros, Fortune, 27 June 2024

The Sheen family had amassed wealth through a sealant invented for cemetery vaults and through his relatives, Joe Sr. was able to live an affluent lifestyle. —Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024

Adjective

The lookalikes then took a biometric and lifestyle questionnaire and also provided saliva samples for analysis, according to a news release. —Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 29 Aug. 2022

To choose the best protein powder, Syn and Bazilian suggest examining your dietary and lifestyle needs. —Kayla Hui, Health.com, 27 Jan. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1915, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1970, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

lifestyle

noun

life·​style

ˈlīf-ˈstī(ə)l

: the usual way of life of a person, group, or society : the way we live