quality of life

noun phrase

: overall enjoyment of life : general well-being
… the male characters on the show not only have a better chance of survival; they're also more likely to improve their quality of life through friendship.Juliet Lapidos
specifically : the degree to which a person or group is healthy, comfortable, and able to enjoy the activities of daily living
Migraine is a common disorder that can severely affect patients' quality of life and daily function. New England Journal of Medicine
often hyphenated when used before another noun
A number of recent surveys have identified noise as New York City's greatest quality-of-life issue. Tom Vanderbilt
abbreviation QOL

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The business environment in Ventura County offers a unique combination of infrastructure, skilled workforce, financial stability, market access, and the quality of life. Rohit Arora, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025 And both research groups also found promising, but preliminary signs that the approach could improve motor symptoms and potentially quality of life for some patients. Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025 The early years of the country — and the time before the nation’s founding — ranked among the bottom in terms of quality of life. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025 Without recurring care, many patients will experience harmful setbacks that could lead to hospitalization and irreversible damage that reduces their quality of life and life expectancy. Dan McCarty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for quality of life

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of quality of life was in 1943

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“Quality of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20of%20life. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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