afterlife

noun

af·​ter·​life ˈaf-tər-ˌlīf 

1

: an existence after death

2

: a later period in one's life

3

: a period of continued or renewed use, existence, or popularity beyond what is normal, primary, or expected

a TV show with a long afterlife in syndication

Synonyms

• afternoon
• age
• autumn
• evening

Examples of afterlife in a Sentence

Does he believe in an afterlife?

written in afterlife, his memoirs reveal a kinder, more forgiving man

Recent Examples on the Web

Upon discovering each other in the afterlife, the Dead Boys make the decision not to move on and instead work together to help other ghosts resolve their unfinished business. —Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 May 2024

If Murphy had rolled a lower number, her undead cowboy may have returned to the afterlife once again. —Jordan Moreau, Variety, 3 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

after- + life entry 1

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

afterlife

noun

af·​ter·​life -ˌlīf 

1

: an existence after death

2

: a later period in one's life