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

Several plans were hatched for the site, including one for a life sciences complex, approved by city planners in 2021 but later abandoned when demand slumped for new biotech hubs. — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

For CIOs and CAIOs in life sciences, that changes the architecture conversation. — Harini Gopalakrishnan, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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

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