midlife

noun

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

Examples of midlife in a Sentence

changes that occur at midlife
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This year, a wave of new studies and clinical advances has brought hope, especially for women in midlife, who make up a large share of new breast cancer diagnoses. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2025 The sturdy wood vessel lined with a silky white interior originated as a traditional mortuary viewing casket before a midlife career change took it to the stage. Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025 The result has been undertreatment of symptoms that can be debilitating for women in midlife. Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025 In midlife, Kant resolved to start again. Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 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 22 Oct. 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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