way of life

phrase

1

: the habits, customs, and beliefs of a particular person or group of people

Unhampered development is threatening these farmers' way of life.

2

: an important activity, job, etc., that affects all parts of someone's life

For me, tennis is not just a sport, it's a way of life.

Examples of way of life in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For Florida, specifically, this bill clearly presents a net-negative impact on our environment and way of life. — Elizabeth Neville, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

Will scientific and economic developments actually render the traditional human way of life obsolete? — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026

The sisters started their own organic skyr yogurt business to help sustain their family farm and preserve their way of life as dairy farmers. — Jeff Tkach, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

But these election day visitors and likeminded liberal voters are rallying to protect and preserve their way of life in a country that is becoming more religious and nationalistic. — Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for way of life

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