life science

noun

: a branch of science (such as biology, medicine, and sometimes anthropology or sociology) that deals with living organisms and life processes

—usually used in plural

life scientist noun

Examples of life science in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The center says the system is intended to support scientific computing, engineering simulation, and artificial intelligence workloads at scale, covering applications from materials research to climate modeling and life sciences. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026

Tech sectors such as AI, aerospace and life sciences attracted companies from Japan, the United Kingdom, Canada, France and Germany to California. —Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026

Thousands of Bay Staters work for British companies operating in this state, particularly in life sciences and advanced manufacturing. —Stephen Doughty, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026

McCready characterized the current oversupply situation as a combination of unprecedented construction combined with a fundamental change in how life sciences companies are using real estate. —Diana Olick, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for life science

• appliance
• compliance
• defiance
• reliance
• geoscience
• neuroscience
• noncompliance
• pseudoscience

Kids Definition

life science

noun

: a branch of science (as biology, medicine, and sometimes anthropology or sociology) that deals with living things and life processes

—usually used in plural

Medical Definition

life science

noun

: a branch of science (as biology and medicine) that deals with living organisms and life processes

—usually used in plural