living standard

American  

noun

1. standard of living.

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Etymology

Origin of living standard

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

"I wanted to make my living standard so high. I wanted good social security."

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Despite efforts to align income, employees in former East Germany still make less money and have a lower living standard.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2023

The poll found that 42% of adults find it very or somewhat likely that today’s youth “will have a better living standard, better homes, a better education and so on.”

From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2022

"Our living standard has come down over the last few years due to rising prices, while income remains stagnant," said Raghavendra Gadag, 39, a transporter, who had come to the Congress meeting.

From Reuters • Oct. 15, 2022

But she should always remember the girl who is not living at home, and should feel that it is her duty not to lower this girl's wages below a living standard.

From The Canadian Girl at Work A Book of Vocational Guidance by Willison, Marjory MacMurchy, Lady