lifestyle
- 01 A2 Elementary
the way you live your life, including your daily habits, your job, and how you spend your free time.
the typical way of life of an individual, group, or culture, encompassing social values, diet, and daily activities.
Simple“Moving to the countryside allowed them to enjoy a much slower and healthier lifestyle.”
In context“The physician emphasized that a sedentary lifestyle contributes significantly to long-term health risks, regardless of one's genetic predispositions.”
UsageOften used with adjectives like 'healthy', 'active', 'busy', or 'lavish'.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the specific things a group of people likes to buy and do, which companies use to sell products.
the patterns of consumption and preference that characterize a specific market segment.
Simple“The brand targets people with an outdoorsy lifestyle who enjoy hiking and camping.”
In context“Market researchers analyzed lifestyle data to determine which luxury services would appeal most to high-net-worth urban professionals.”
UsageCommon in business and sociological contexts to describe group behavior.
Synonyms
Usage lifestyle changes
From life + style.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.