midlife

noun

mid·​life ˈmid-ˈlīf How to pronounce midlife (audio)
midlife adjective

Examples of midlife in a Sentence

changes that occur at midlife
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And though getting enough quality sleep is important to brain health in midlife and beyond, the researchers said that when forced to choose between minutes spent sleeping and minutes spent exercising, reducing sleep time to spend more time moving resulted in better brain function. Paul Von Zielbauer, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025 Women have a higher prevalence of GI issues, like IBS, than men to begin with, research states, but this only increases in midlife. Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 16 May 2025 One study found that playing games and engaging in social activities in midlife (and later life) is linked to a lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment. Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 12 May 2025 In their current iteration, men’s circles and similar programs typically attract men in midlife. Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 4 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for midlife

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of midlife was in 1807

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“Midlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midlife. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

midlife

noun
mid·​life ˈmid-ˈlīf How to pronounce midlife (audio)
midlife adjective

Medical Definition

midlife

noun
mid·​life
(ˈ)mid-ˈlīf

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