midlife

noun

mid·​life ˈmid-ˈlīf How to pronounce midlife (audio)
Synonyms of midlifenext
: middle age
midlife adjective

Examples of midlife in a Sentence

changes that occur at midlife
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Whether it’s used in adolescence, midlife or older age may make a big difference. — Ariana Eunjung Cha, Washington Post, 18 June 2026 Fitness Forties argues the workout fits the realities of midlife. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026 For Poku, the three topics are intertwined, and discussing one requires touching on all three; succeeding in midlife requires success in each. — Danielle McNally, InStyle, 17 June 2026 For example, glucose metabolism, which provides energy to the brain, declines in midlife. — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 24 June 2026 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

Phrases Containing midlife

Rhymes for midlife

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“Midlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midlife. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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midlife

noun
mid·​life ˈmid-ˈlīf How to pronounce midlife (audio)
: middle age
midlife adjective

Medical Definition

midlife

noun
mid·​life
(ˈ)mid-ˈlīf
: middle age

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