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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In fact, those who were aging fastest in midlife were 18% more likely to develop a chronic disease within just years, compared to individuals who had average aging scores. New Atlas, 9 July 2025 Researchers followed 105,000 participants between the ages of 39 and 69 over the course of 30 years to determine how their diets in midlife impacted their overall wellness. Renée Onque, CNBC, 8 July 2025 Some claim the vests can help women in midlife maintain strong bones and muscles. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025 But about 60% of women with an eating disorder in midlife have had a previous one that was perhaps less severe, but reemerged during perimenopause. Time, 26 June 2025 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 Jul. 2025.

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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