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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In a culture and industry obsessed with youth, too many women in midlife and above have been told that their time was up or that there wasn’t room for their talents. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 Mar. 2026 On her first album in eight years, Robyn reckons with motherhood and midlife desire, Spencer Kornhaber writes. David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026 For people in midlife and beyond, choosing fruits that are naturally higher in fiber more often can be a smart strategy. Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026 About 1 in 3 American adults haven’t gotten married by midlife. Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 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 Mar. 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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