midlife

noun

mid·​life ˈmid-ˈlīf 

: middle age

midlife adjective

Examples of midlife in a Sentence

changes that occur at midlife

Recent Examples on the Web

The teaser also introduces Ellis’ Alex Holland, who is encountering some of the same problems Nolan did while embarking on a new career as a cop midlife but in a leafier, more rural environment — and the same conviction. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026

Maintaining weight loss in midlife doesn’t necessarily require strict dietary bans or extreme fasting protocols. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Higgins receives an unexpected call from HR that will prove to be quite significant later, and Beard shows up with a new look, or, more accurately, the latest evolution of his midlife-crisis makeover. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026

Laws to protect women and mandate better healthcare in midlife didn’t really exist. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing midlife

• midlife crisis

Rhymes for midlife

• alewife
• birdlife
• folklife
• housewife
• jackknife
• midwife
• nightlife
• penknife
• wildlife
• afterlife
• pocketknife
• knife

Kids Definition

midlife

noun

mid·​life ˈmid-ˈlīf 

: middle age

midlife adjective

Medical Definition

midlife

noun

mid·​life

(ˈ)mid-ˈlīf

: middle age