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1lifetime
noun life·time \ˈlīf-ˌtīm\
: the time during which a person is alive
: a very long time
: the time during which something lasts or is useful
Full Definition of LIFETIME
1
a : the duration of the existence of a living being (as a person or an animal) or a thing (as a star or a subatomic particle) b : life 12
2
: an amount accumulated or experienced in a lifetime <a lifetime of regrets>
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First Known Use of LIFETIME
13th century
Rhymes with LIFETIME
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2lifetime
adjective
Definition of LIFETIME
1
: lifelong
2
: of long duration or continuance <lifetime legislation>
3
: measured or achieved over the span of a career <a baseball player's lifetime batting average>
First Known Use of LIFETIME
1834
LIFETIME Defined for Kids
lifetime
noun life·time \ˈlīf-ˌtīm\
Definition of LIFETIME for Kids
: life 2
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