lifetime

noun
UK: /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
US: /ˈlaɪftaɪm/

  1. The length of time that someone lives or something exists.

    1. I've known her my whole lifetime. [ ] [ ]
    2. This car should easily last a lifetime if you take good care of it. [ ] [ ]

  2. A period of time when someone is alive or something is functional and active.

    1. The bridge is designed to last for a lifetime of heavy use. [ ] [ ]
    2. During his lifetime, the artist created many famous masterpieces. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

duration existence life lifespan period time
lifetime adjective

  1. Lasting for or relating to a lifetime.

    1. She received a lifetime achievement award. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company offers a lifetime guarantee on their products. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lifetime" in English means: The length of time that someone lives or something exists., A period of time when someone is alive or something is functional and active..

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

Synonyms for "lifetime": duration, existence, life, lifespan, period, time.

Example usage of "lifetime": "I've known her my whole lifetime.". More examples on the page.