noun · neutral
lifestyle
/ˈlaɪfstaɪl/LIFE·style
Band 5-6speakingtask2
The typical way a person or group lives, including habits and daily routines.
Examples
“Many chronic illnesses are linked to an unhealthy lifestyle.”
“She changed her lifestyle by exercising and cooking at home.”
“City life often encourages a fast-paced lifestyle.”
Band 8 sentence
“Maintaining a balanced lifestyle, including regular sleep and exercise, helped me stay focused during exam season.”
Collocations
- healthy lifestyle
- adopt a lifestyle
- lifestyle choices
Word family
lifestyle nounlifestyles noun (plural)
Common mistakes
many lifestyle→many lifestyles
life style→lifestyle
Say it for a higher band
5life→6way of life→7+lifestyle
Synonyms
way of life
Easily confused
way of life
“Their traditional way of life depended on fishing.”
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