quality-of-life

American  

[kwol-i-tee-uhv-lahyf] / ˈkwɒl ɪ ti əvˈlaɪf /

adjective

1. affecting the quality of urban life.

   such quality-of-life crimes as fare-beating and graffiti writing.

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Etymology

Origin of quality-of-life

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

But buyers must accept tradeoffs on some quality-of-life features, as well as performance.

From MarketWatch

Lastner said the quality-of-life offset for spending months at sea is the option to spend several months straight at home, when “you can actually be present.”

From The Wall Street Journal

His advice for the new mayor: “Continue the success that we have right now. We’re driving down crime. Keep up with the quality-of-life initiatives. They’re better for everybody. That’s got nothing to do with politics. I want everybody to be safe walking down the street. That’s your goal.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Setting aside financial and quality-of-life considerations, it’s easy to overlook perhaps the most important variable that no list can tell you: Will you feel more or less alone if you move there?

From MarketWatch

Businesses considering where to expand or whether to move a headquarters will factor in quality-of-life issues, too, including crime, cost of living, housing availability, and more.

From The Wall Street Journal