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

By the time animals reach midlife, their everyday habits can offer clues about how long they are likely to live.

From Science Daily

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal

With both of us facing more yesterdays than tomorrows, I cop to midlife anxiety, feeling like time is running out for goals such as learning Spanish or how to swim.

From The Wall Street Journal

Like most people who reach midlife, Apple has a complicated history.

From The Wall Street Journal