collocation · neutral
sedentary lifestyle
UK/ˈsedəntri ˈlaɪfstaɪl/US/ˈsɛdənˌtɛri ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/SED·en·ta·ry LIFE·style
a way of living with little physical activity, often involving long periods of sitting
Examples
“Many office workers lead a sedentary lifestyle.”
“A sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of heart disease.”
“Public health campaigns try to reduce sedentary lifestyles.”
Band 8 sentence
“Contemporary office culture often encourages a sedentary lifestyle, which public health experts link to a host of chronic conditions.”
Collocations
- lead a sedentary lifestyle
- have a sedentary lifestyle
- a sedentary way of life
Word family
Common mistakes
have sedentary lifestyle→have a sedentary lifestyle / lead a sedentary lifestyle
live a sedentary→lead a sedentary lifestyle
Say it for a higher band
5sit around all day→6inactive lifestyle→7+sedentary lifestyle
Synonyms
inactive lifestyle
Easily confused
inactive lifestyle
“Many people today have an inactive lifestyle because they work at desks all day.”
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