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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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Sure, plenty of films target younger audiences, but midlife women need something relatable, empowering and satisfying, too. Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 24 Nov. 2025 Another study published last year examined the effects of following the Wim Hof Method on 84 healthy women in midlife with symptoms of depression. Renée Onque, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025 The message to women in midlife is clear: their pain is optional, their confusion acceptable. Halle Berry, Time, 17 Nov. 2025 The result has been undertreatment of symptoms that can be debilitating for women in midlife. Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for midlife

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 28 Nov. 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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