Pronunciation

/ˈlaɪftaɪm/

Definitions

• Noun (n): The duration of a person’s existence from birth until death; the total period during which something functions or remains usable. For example: “The car has a lifetime warranty.” “She dedicated her whole lifetime to helping others.”

Phrases

• “Lifetime guarantee”: A promise that something will be repaired or replaced free of charge for as long as it exists or is owned by the original purchaser.
• “Lifetime achievement”: An award or recognition given for the collective body of work accomplished throughout one’s career or life.
• “In a lifetime”: Referring to the entire span of one’s life up to a particular point or event. Example: “She had visited every continent in a lifetime.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “His remarkable discoveries have influenced science throughout his lifetime.”
• “The company guarantees its products for their lifetime against defects.”
• “She was honored with a lifetime membership to the organization for her dedication.”

Synonyms

• Lifespan
• Life expectancy
• Duration
• Existence
• Course of life
• Time on earth
• Totality of life
• All one’s days