lifetime

/ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

LAꞮF · taɪm (2 syllables)

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Definition

The duration of the life of someone or something.

Etymology

From Middle English lyftyme, equivalent to life + time. Cognate with Icelandic líftími (“lifetime”). Compare also Saterland Frisian Lieuwendstied, Dutch leeftijd and levenstijd, German Low German Levenstied, German Lebenszeit, Danish livstid, Swedish livstid.

Example Sentences

"a project that will take many human lifetimes to complete"
"the operational lifetime of an aircraft component"
"comes with a lifetime warranty"