good life

noun

: a life marked by a high standard of living

Examples of good life in a Sentence

vowed to live the good life if he ever won the lottery
Recent Examples on the Web As the Haitians in Springfield bear the intense scrutiny of the world, their hopes for a good life are dwindling. Roxane Gay, The New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2024 Haitians, often by word of mouth, shared with other Haitians that there was good work and a good life to be found in Springfield. Roxane Gay, The New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2024 What mother today could be assured that her child would have a good life? Sigrid Nunez, The New Yorker, 1 Sep. 2024 For Billy Bean, the ‘pain and deep regret’ of leaving baseball led to his good life’s work Dave Hyde: Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler’s journey is wacky, against all odds and one to appreciate Dave Hyde: Can Dolphins add old-school substance to new-school style? Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for good life 

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Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of good life was in 1937

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“Good life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20life. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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