way of life

idiom

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

While Ma was born in Paris and later grew up in Boston and New York City, the Eastern concept of well-being, which was explored in great length in a recent report by Tsinghua University, has been influencing his way of life from a young age. —Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026

Where fermentation, patience, and care aren’t buzzwords—they’re a way of life. —Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026

These are the ties of a peaceful way of life. —Callum Sutherland, Time, 16 Jan. 2026

As explosions rock Jaffa and the family’s idyllic, prosperous way of life crumbles overnight, Sharif sends his wife, Munira (Maria Zreik), and their children to stay with relatives in the West Bank. —Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for way of life

• afterlife
• pocketknife
• alewife
• birdlife
• folklife
• housewife
• jackknife
• loosestrife
• midlife
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• nightlife
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