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 used in plural

life scientist noun

Examples of life science in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

First, every major investment in housing, transit, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and public infrastructure must also be a workforce strategy. — Emma Pfohman, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

State officials call the deal historic and a landmark, not only for Rock Hill but for the growing life sciences industry across the state. — John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026

The companies include life science instrument and service firm Agilent Technologies, as well as chemical company DuPont and Bayer’s Crop Science division. — Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 29 July 2026

FedEx Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere FedEx is hardly alone in chasing the growing healthcare and life sciences logistics market. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 July 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