noun
The length of time a person, animal, or plant lives.
The average human lifespan is getting longer.
Common phrases & grammar
average lifespan · long lifespan
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How to pronounce lifespans
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LAIFspaanz
/ˈlaɪf.ˌspænz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: lifespan
The length of time a person, animal, or plant lives.
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noun
The length of time that something remains useful or works.
This battery has a lifespan of about five years.
Common phrases & grammar
expected lifespan · short lifespan