lifestyle
lifestyle — noun
1. The habits, daily routines, and personal choices that define how an individual o
The habits, daily routines, and personal choices that define how an individual or a community lives — including diet, work, exercise, spending habits, and use of free time.
Amani changed her lifestyle after her doctor told her to eat better.
A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise, enough sleep, and a balanced diet.
collocation: healthy lifestyle
The lifestyle of most office workers involves sitting at a desk for many hours.
Jiwoo left her high-paying job because she wanted a simpler lifestyle in the country.
The Chen family changed their lifestyle completely after moving from Taipei to a small town.
- way of life
broader term that can include cultural or inherited patterns, while 'lifestyle' emphasises personal choices
- daily habits
narrower; refers to repeated specific actions, not the whole picture
- routine
focuses on the regular order of activities, not the values or choices behind them
用法筆記
Commonly paired with adjectives that describe the quality of someone's daily pattern: healthy, active, busy, stressful, luxurious, simple, sustainable. The word often appears in discussions of health, consumer culture, and personal values.
常見錯誤
lifestyle — adjective
1. Used before a noun to describe a product, service, or activity that is marketed
Used before a noun to describe a product, service, or activity that is marketed as part of a desirable way of living — often suggesting health, leisure, sophistication, or personal fulfilment.
Ezra picked up a lifestyle magazine that focused on travel and fine dining.
collocation: lifestyle magazine
The resort offered a luxury lifestyle experience with spa treatments and yoga classes.
attributive adjective: lifestyle experience
Mira writes about lifestyle topics such as fashion, home decor, and personal growth.
Minh chose a lifestyle brand that promised to help him live more mindfully.
- aspirational
stronger focus on wanting a better status or image; more marketing-oriented
- premium
highlights higher quality and price rather than a whole way of living
- wellness
more narrowly tied to health and self-care, not the full range of lifestyle products
文法句型
lifestyle + noun
用法筆記
Almost always placed before a noun (attributive position). Very common in marketing, media, and retail to associate products with values such as health, eco-awareness, or luxury. This sense does not appear after linking verbs like 'be' or 'seem'.