midlife

noun

mid·​life ˈmid-ˈlīf How to pronounce midlife (audio)
midlife adjective

Examples of midlife in a Sentence

changes that occur at midlife
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From navigating co-parenting and rediscovering personal passions to redefining love and purpose in midlife, Unfinished Business explores the emotional complexities fans have come to love—now with the intimacy only a novel can provide. Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Apr. 2025 In the last decade, Melinda French Gates has experienced one major midlife transition after another. Galina Espinoza, Flow Space, 9 Apr. 2025 How could these results affect people’s nutrition choices during midlife? Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025 Many experience loneliness and a lack of close relationships, particularly in midlife and older age. Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for midlife

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of midlife was in 1807

Cite this Entry

“Midlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midlife. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

midlife

noun
mid·​life ˈmid-ˈlīf How to pronounce midlife (audio)
midlife adjective

Medical Definition

midlife

noun
mid·​life
(ˈ)mid-ˈlīf

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