Lifespan

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪfˌspæn/

Lifespan (noun)

  1. The length of time a living thing stays alive.
  2. The length of time a product, system, or object can work or exist.
  3. The predicted amount of time something will continue before it ends or fails.

Examples

  • The lifespan of the animal depends on its habitat.
  • Her lifespan was long because she lived a healthy life.