lifestyle

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noun

life·​style ˈlīf-ˈstī(-ə)l How to pronounce lifestyle (audio)
-ˌstī(-ə)l
: the typical way of life of an individual, group, or culture

lifestyle

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adjective

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

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.
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Noun
Make decisions that complement your lifestyle and bring you in contact with people who share your beliefs and interests. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024 Veteran New York Post columnist Andrea Peyser, who started at the tabloid in 1989, is once again going after lifestyle guru Martha Stewart following the release of the new Netflix documentary Martha. David MacK, Vulture, 7 Nov. 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 See all Example Sentences for lifestyle 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1915, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lifestyle was in 1915

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“Lifestyle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifestyle. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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

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