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.—
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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 New England Journal of Medicine A number of recent surveys have identified noise as New York City's greatest quality-of-life issue. —Tom Vanderbilt
—abbreviation QOL
Tom Vanderbilt 
Examples of quality of life in a Sentence
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Share [Findings] CBD improves quality of life in arthritic elderly dogs.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 22 Nov. 2023
Instead of choosing a medical plan aimed at fighting against a disease, hospice care prioritizes quality of life.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2023
Consideration of quality of life and what is best for the community should be a factor before moving forward with such an ambitious development plan that will significantly alter Hillcrest and its community character.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2023
Our health encompasses all our fears and frailties as well as our quality of life.
—Christopher Morse, STAT, 2 Nov. 2023
One common problem is erectile dysfunction, which can impact a man's quality of life and confidence.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 Oct. 2023
In the name of every person killed, injured, traumatized and threatened, for the sake of physical and mental health, property values, investments and quality of life, this must change.
—Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2023
Education also fits the definition of a program that requires spending money today mostly to improve the quality of life tomorrow.
—David Leonhardt, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2023
In sum, consumers of all walks of life and political persuasions are interested in products that improve their quality of life from a sustainability perspective, especially when connected to themselves, their family, and their community.
—Tensie Whelan, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2023
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Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 22 Nov. 2023
Instead of choosing a medical plan aimed at fighting against a disease, hospice care prioritizes quality of life.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2023
Consideration of quality of life and what is best for the community should be a factor before moving forward with such an ambitious development plan that will significantly alter Hillcrest and its community character.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2023
Our health encompasses all our fears and frailties as well as our quality of life.
—Christopher Morse, STAT, 2 Nov. 2023
One common problem is erectile dysfunction, which can impact a man's quality of life and confidence.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 Oct. 2023
In the name of every person killed, injured, traumatized and threatened, for the sake of physical and mental health, property values, investments and quality of life, this must change.
—Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2023
Education also fits the definition of a program that requires spending money today mostly to improve the quality of life tomorrow.
—David Leonhardt, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2023
In sum, consumers of all walks of life and political persuasions are interested in products that improve their quality of life from a sustainability perspective, especially when connected to themselves, their family, and their community.
—Tensie Whelan, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1943, in the meaning defined above
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“Quality of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20of%20life. Accessed 4 Dec. 2023.
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