midlife

noun

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

Examples of midlife in a Sentence

changes that occur at midlife
Recent Examples on the Web Under the executive order, Biden also stated the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs will evaluate the needs of women service members and veterans for midlife health issues, including menopausal symptoms. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2024 As twilight adorns the sky with its ethereal canvas, the horizon’s resplendent clouds mirror the trilogy of Xiao Xia albums reflecting upon Huang Qishan’s midlife journey. Billboard China, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2024 This Disaster Loves You, by Richard Roper Sad-sack Brian, a British pub owner in midlife, has been mourning the baffling disappearance of his wife, Lily. Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Feb. 2024 Looking ahead, Whitman's got big plans: more keynote speeches, a podcast hitting over a million downloads, international retreats, and even another book focused on attracting soul mates in midlife. Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2024 New Years is a transitional time, and midlife acts in the same way. TIME, 27 Dec. 2023 Rick Ross didn’t come to his love for the finer things in midlife. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2024 Mosconi said her team is enrolling participants in a clinical trial to study how hormone therapy in midlife affects whether a person develops biological markers of Alzheimer’s disease. Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2023 In addition to claiming the top spot in 2023, Polestar might also win a prize for the most significant reengineering job for a midlife refresh. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 29 Dec. 2023

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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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