life science

noun

: a branch of science (such as biology, medicine, and sometimes anthropology or sociology) that deals with living organisms and life processes

—usually plural

life scientist noun

Examples of life science in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Furthermore, Boston Dynamics is actively collaborating with existing clients to export Atlas beyond auto plants into aerospace, semiconductor fabrication, and life sciences. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

The Netherlands has nearly 2,000 life sciences companies and hosts the European Medicines Agency, and Eli Lilly’s new plant in Katwijk is expected to create around 500 permanent jobs for engineers, scientists, and technicians. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026

Roth initiates NeOnc Technologies as buy Roth said the life sciences company is near an inflection point. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

The school is offering AI courses in computing, life sciences, construction management, architecture, and cybersecurity. — Paul Burton, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for life science

• appliance
• compliance
• defiance
• reliance
• geoscience
• neuroscience
• noncompliance
• pseudoscience

Kids Definition

life science

noun

: a branch of science (as biology, medicine, and sometimes anthropology or sociology) that deals with living things and life processes

—usually used in plural

Medical Definition

life science

noun

: a branch of science (as biology and medicine) that deals with living organisms and life processes

—usually used in plural