lifelong

adjective

life·​long ˈlīf-ˌlȯŋ How to pronounce lifelong (audio)
1
: lasting or continuing through life
a lifelong friendship
2

Examples of lifelong in a Sentence

He had a lifelong love of nature.
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Unlike adults, children's genetic mutations are rarely caused by lifelong exposures to carcinogens. Alexis Kayser, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025 Curator John Durant, a professional photographer and UC San Diego graduate based in Southern California since 1978, is a lifelong surfer who has worked as a photographer for Rusty Surfboards, Gordon & Smith Surfboards, Bing, Larry Mabile and Dennis Murphy. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025 Becoming a better leader is a lifelong journey The final step is making growth a priority. Alan Fleischmann, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025 Mark Harris is a lawyer and lifelong Illinois resident, born in the Quad Cities and currently living in a Chicago suburb. Mark Harris, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for lifelong 

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of lifelong was in 1613

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“Lifelong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifelong. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

lifelong

adjective
life·​long ˈlī-ˌflȯŋ How to pronounce lifelong (audio)
: continuing or lasting through life
a lifelong love for trees
a lifelong friendship
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