midlife

American  

[mid-lahyf, mid-lahyf] / ˈmɪdˈlaɪf, ˈmɪdˌlaɪf /

Or mid-life

noun

1. middle age.

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adjective

1. middle-aged.

Etymology

Origin of midlife

First recorded in 1895–1900; mid- + life

Example Sentences

Here’s how it can shake its midlife crisis.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

This stepwise pattern aligns with findings from human studies, which suggest that molecular changes in aging occur in waves, particularly during midlife and later years.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Busy midlife can be the hardest time to keep close ties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

"Some men when they have a midlife crisis buy a Lamborghini or grow a ponytail, but me - I want my very own castle," said Carr who is approaching 50.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

My Aunt Helen used to say that my dad was going to be too proud to have a midlife crisis.

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky