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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Particularly for women in midlife, protein has been touted as especially essential. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 31 Dec. 2025 Candid discussions about hot flashes, mood changes, night sweats, sleep disruptions, libido changes, and midlife identity shifts happened on apps and podcasts, in group chats, and across social platforms. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Dec. 2025 While many doctors will check vitamin D in midlife, especially if someone has risk factors or related conditions, major health agencies only recommend screenings for people who have symptoms of deficiency or are at higher risk due to medical conditions or certain medications. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025 Hair-growth treatments are an easy sell for men because many will go bald in midlife. Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 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 9 Jan. 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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