Definition of LIFETIME

lifetime

Meanings

Plural: lifetimes

Noun

  • the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
  • The duration of the life of someone or something.
  • A long period of time.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English lyftyme, equivalent to life + time. Cognate with Icelandic líftími (“lifetime”). Compare also Saterland Frisian Lieuwendstied, Dutch leeftijd and levenstijd, German Low German Levenstied, German Lebenszeit, Danish livstid, Swedish livstid.

Synonyms

ages, donkey's years, eternity, life, life-time, lifespan, years, yonks

Scrabble Score: 13

lifetime is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
lifetime is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lifetime is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

lifetime is a valid Words With Friends word