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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The Biden administration is also trying to advance research on women's midlife health, on concerns including menopause, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and heart disease, which is the leading cause of death among women. Eva Pound, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024 Eye and Hearing Exams Vision and hearing changes are common in midlife, but addressing them early can prevent bigger problems later. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 9 Dec. 2024 Rosacea For women over 40, rosacea is another top condition that can appear in midlife. Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 20 Nov. 2024 Preventing Midlife Depression Depression in midlife increases Alzheimer’s risk according to the Lancet. Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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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