lifetime
US /ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm/
Definition
the duration of a person's life or the operational durability of a product
Appears in customer guarantees ('lifetime warranty') and career achievements.
Examples
This product comes with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
Synonyms
- lifespanthe length of time for which a person or animal lives or a thing functions
- lifethe period between birth and death, or the operating existence of a machine
Collocations
- Easy in a lifetimeoccurring throughout the full course of human existence
- Medium lifetime warranty on partsa manufacturer guarantee protecting hardware components indefinitely
- Hard once-in-a-lifetime opportunityan extraordinary chance that may never present itself again
- Very Hard cumulative lifetime achievement awardan honor celebrating totality of contributions across a complete career
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.