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

Prevent and manage high blood pressure, particularly in midlife. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

The film tells the story of Rita (Coon), a woman in midlife haunted by the weight of her past, encounters magnetic young spiritual leader Ricki (James) and leaves her family to follow her to an all-female commune. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 July 2026

But there are some tests, most of which are covered by insurance to some degree, that most women in midlife would benefit from. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 July 2026

Retired professional soccer players show signs of potential neurological impacts in midlife, according to new research. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 12 July 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