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1lifestyle

noun life·style \ˈlīf-ˈstī(-ə)l, -ˌstī(-ə)l\

: a particular way of living : the way a person lives or a group of people live

Full Definition of LIFESTYLE

:  the typical way of life of an individual, group, or culture
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First Known Use of LIFESTYLE

1939

Related to LIFESTYLE

Synonyms
culture, life, civilization, society

2lifestyle

adjective

Definition of LIFESTYLE

:  associated with, reflecting, or promoting an enhanced or more desirable lifestyle <lifestyle magazines>

First Known Use of LIFESTYLE

1976

Rhymes with LIFESTYLE

abseil, air mile, bass viol, black bile, Blue Nile, decile, erstwhile, exile, Fair Isle, field trial, gentile, high style, hostile, meanwhile, motile, nail file, New Style, old style, Old Style, on file, profile, redial, reptile, show trial, stockpile, time trial
LIFESTYLE Defined for Kids

lifestyle

noun life·style \ˈlīf-ˈstīl\

Definition of LIFESTYLE for Kids

:  the usual way of life of a person, group, or society <an active lifestyle>

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