lifelong
/ˈlaɪf.lɔːŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Extending for the entire duration of life.
Adjective
Examples
They were lifelong friends; they met in elementary school and ended their lives in the same rest home.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lifelong” mean?
Extending for the entire duration of life.
Is “lifelong” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.