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love life

American  

noun

  1. amorous or sexual relations.


love life British  

noun

  1. the part of a person's life consisting of his or her sexual relationships

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of love life

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

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She’s also opening up a broader conversation about the choices and trade-offs adults have to make when it comes to love, life, work, and family.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

But hearing it gives more context to the song's inscrutable title – borrowed from a phrase Lightbody's father had used about his son's hapless love life.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

The lavish ceremony last week was closely watched by Swift's fans, who have followed the 14-time Grammy winner's love life largely through songs based on her relationships.

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

The trailer also offers a glimpse into Sally and Gillian’s present lives — with the latter teasing the former’s apparent lack of love life.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026

When her mom got interested in somebody’s love life, usually that was a bad sign.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

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