Lifetime (Noun)
Meaning
The period during which something is functional (as between birth and death); "the battery had a short life"; "he lived a long and happy life".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The average lifetime of a light bulb is around 8,000 hours.
- The new smartphone battery has a longer lifetime than its predecessor.
- The company guarantees a lifetime of 10 years for their solar panels.
- The car's engine has a relatively short lifetime due to its high-performance design.
- The average lifetime of a laptop is around 3-5 years before it needs to be replaced.