change of life

noun

1. menopause.

change of life

noun

1. a nontechnical name for menopause

Word History and Origins

Origin of change of life¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Idioms and Phrases

Also, the change . Menopause. For example, After nine pregnancies, she was actually looking forward to the change of life , or She became quite moody during the change . [c. 1820]

Example Sentences

“There’s something about female friendship that is essential to staying who you are through all the other changes of life.”

From Los Angeles Times

“When Mad accepted me, that was a change of life, a change of mind, a change of everything. Somebody liked what I did,” Aragonés says.

From Washington Post

"When you lose a partner of nearly 60 years it's a complete change of life," she said.

From BBC

“I took a break to manage a change of life with my family,” he said.

From Seattle Times

“All of a sudden, there is no purpose. It’s a real change of life, and you need to work your way through it. Everyone needs purpose in every stage of their lives.”

From Washington Times