lifelong

adjective

life·​long ˈlīf-ˌlȯŋ How to pronounce lifelong (audio)
1
: lasting or continuing through life
a lifelong friendship
2

Examples of lifelong in a Sentence

He had a lifelong love of nature.
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But science writer Stephen S. Hall, whose latest book is called Slither, is a lifelong snake admirer. Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 1 July 2025 Hannah Wilson’s cat Sunny was her lifelong companion through major life transitions, including her move to N.Y.C. Ashley Vega, People.com, 30 June 2025 Workplace policies that recognize the lifelong nature of disability caregiving are needed. Our Place, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Perez is a lifelong resident of Illinois and currently lives in state Senate District 42 with his wife and two children. R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for lifelong

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of lifelong was in 1613

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“Lifelong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifelong. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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lifelong

adjective
life·​long ˈlī-ˌflȯŋ How to pronounce lifelong (audio)
: continuing or lasting through life
a lifelong love for trees
a lifelong friendship

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