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

Designing costumes for the characters in the afterlife proved to be a collaborative effort, with Burton and makeup. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024

The former president has previously speculated about his father's fate in the afterlife. —David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024

Controversy has followed Prince into the afterlife, after news broke in July that a nine-hour Netflix documentary on his life and work may never see the light of day. —Lisette Voytko-Best, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024

At these Arizona hotels, ghosts are reportedly the afterlife of the party. —Roger Naylor and Scott Craven, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 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