noun
midlife
MIHD-lyf
Midlife (noun) means the middle stretch of a person's adult life, roughly around age 40 to 50. Example: “He took up marathon running in midlife.”
noun
1
The middle stretch of a person's adult life, roughly around age 40 to 50.
"He took up marathon running in midlife."
adj
1
Happening around the middle of one's life.
"A midlife career change can feel daunting but liberating."
How to use midlife
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe middle years of adulthood, often linked to reassessing one's life and choices.
Common pairings
midlife crisis
midlife career change
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Word forms
- Plural
- midlives
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Etymology
Simply "mid" + "life".
Rhymes for midlife
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What does “midlife” mean?
The word “midlife” means the middle stretch of a person's adult life, roughly around age 40 to 50. In plain terms, the middle years of adulthood, often linked to reassessing one's life and choices.
How do you pronounce “midlife”?
“Midlife” is pronounced MIHD-lyf (/ˈmɪdlaɪf/ in IPA).
How do you use “midlife” in a sentence?
Here is “midlife” used in a sentence: “He took up marathon running in midlife.”
What part of speech is “midlife”?
Depending on how it is used, “midlife” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “midlife” have?
“Midlife” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the middle stretch of a person's adult life, roughly around age 40 to 50.
