noun
- something that is essential to the existence, success, or vitality of something else
- the blood necessary for life
Usage: figurative
Usage: literal
Examples
- Tourism is the lifeblood of the island’s economy.
- Small businesses are the lifeblood of our community.
- Innovation has always been the lifeblood of the tech industry.
- The river serves as the lifeblood of the entire region.
- Education is the lifeblood of democracy.
- The accident victim lost too much lifeblood to survive.
- Creative expression is the lifeblood of any thriving culture.