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

The sketches blew up online, with Lynn producing hundreds of TikToks centered on Lily and her afterlife cohort. —Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 10 May 2025

That share was lower than the 83% of U.S. Christians who believe in life after death, as well as the 58% of Israeli Jews who say there is an afterlife. —Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 7 May 2025

What afterlife belief led to their care and reverence for the dead? —Jeff Campagna, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025

When a dark influence begins to grip Todd, Indy must fight a malevolence intent on pulling him into the afterlife. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

after- + life entry 1

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for afterlife

• pocketknife
• alewife
• birdlife
• folklife
• housewife
• jackknife
• loosestrife
• midlife
• midwife
• nightlife
• penknife
• wildlife

Kids Definition

afterlife

noun

af·​ter·​life -ˌlīf 

1

: an existence after death

2

: a later period in one's life