midlife

noun

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

Examples of midlife in a Sentence

changes that occur at midlife
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Yet success can become strangely unconvincing in midlife. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Decades later — with an original song score by Norah Jones now providing the mellower midlife mood music — both are still unsure what went wrong between them. Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 June 2026 Studies show aerobic activity during midlife can reduce your risk of dementia and cognitive impairment later in life. Brittany Dube, Health, 9 June 2026 For Shepherd, whose work has focused increasingly on midlife—the late 30s to the early 50s—the opportunity lies in intervening earlier. Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 7 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

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“Midlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midlife. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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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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