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

Companies in industrial parts, software, consulting and life sciences were the other sectors in the Southland that attracted venture investments. — Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

In today's competitive landscape, life sciences leaders must articulate why top talent should choose their organization. — Gary Zammit, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Data centers and large gas stations are some of the projects the city turned down as leaders sought out life sciences and advanced manufacturing buyers. — John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

Scientists, health officials, and industry leaders argue that a long road remains to building an African life sciences industry. — Paul Adepoju, semafor.com, 2 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