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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The study included adults ages 26 to 58, suggesting brain benefits start in early and midlife. Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026 Each deals with personal crisis for women at early adulthood, midlife, and older age. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026 Even if the complication was treated and happened years ago, the risk still holds and carries into midlife. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 Feb. 2026 Foreign language instruction in childhood, and activities such as reading, writing, visiting the library, and playing board games in midlife and later life showed the strongest benefits in the latest study, Zammit says. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Feb. 2026 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 Feb. 2026.

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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