Word
Definitions
01way of living
A2 · Elementary Countable noun
n. the way you live your life, including your daily habits, your job, and how you spend your free time.
n. the typical way of life of an individual, group, or culture, encompassing social values, diet, and daily activities.
“Moving to the countryside allowed them to enjoy a much slower and healthier lifestyle.”
“The physician emphasized that a sedentary lifestyle contributes significantly to long-term health risks, regardless of one's genetic predispositions.”
Usage
Often used with adjectives like 'healthy', 'active', 'busy', or 'lavish'.
Synonyms
02marketing and consumer habits
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic · Technical
n. the specific things a group of people likes to buy and do, which companies use to sell products.
n. the patterns of consumption and preference that characterize a specific market segment.
“The brand targets people with an outdoorsy lifestyle who enjoy hiking and camping.”
“Market researchers analyzed lifestyle data to determine which luxury services would appeal most to high-net-worth urban professionals.”
Usage
Common in business and sociological contexts to describe group behavior.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “lifestyle” in context.
Etymology
From life + style.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · ElementaryOxford
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