midlife

noun

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

Examples of midlife in a Sentence

changes that occur at midlife
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But one expert—who works with celebrities and Peloton instructors—argues there’s something even more important for women in midlife who want to maintain strength. Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 11 Dec. 2025 The thyroid is often checked when men have symptoms such as fatigue, weight changes, palpitations or hair loss, while some physicians also order it periodically in midlife. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025 The results challenge conventional views about who is at highest risk for social disconnection and suggest that midlife may be a particularly vulnerable period—when careers peak, caregiving responsibilities rise, and friendships may fade. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025 Having the highest levels of physical activity in midlife and late life was associated with a 41% and 45% lower risk of dementia, respectively, found the study that published November 19 in the journal JAMA Network Open. Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 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 18 Dec. 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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