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

Europe has the potential to lead in life sciences. —Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026

Many states covet the ecosystem created by North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, a massive biotech and life sciences hub positioned between the Tar Heel State’s top universities. —Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026

The city’s dominance in biotech and life sciences is driving that growth. —Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026

The new funding will support life science and health research and will seek to mitigate some of the impacts of AI technologies on jobs, the economy and mental health, especially of children, the nonprofit said. —Thalia Beaty, Fortune, 25 Mar. 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