lifeblood

noun
UK: /ˈlaɪf.blʌd/
US: /ˈlaɪf.blʌd/

  1. Something that is essential for the survival or success of something.

    1. Tourism is the lifeblood of this island; many people work in this area.
    2. For any business, new customers are the lifeblood which keeps it strong and vital.

  2. Blood, considered as essential for life.

    1. The medic staunched the flow of lifeblood from the soldier's wound on the field.
    2. Investment is the lifeblood of industry, fostering innovation and driving economic growth.

Synonyms

essence life force blood

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lifeblood" in English means: Something that is essential for the survival or success of something., Blood, considered as essential for life..

The phonetic transcription of "lifeblood" is /ˈlaɪf.blʌd/ in British English and /ˈlaɪf.blʌd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lifeblood": essence, life force, blood.

Example usage of "lifeblood": "Tourism is the lifeblood of this island; many people work in this area.". More examples on the page.