1
: a person sentenced to imprisonment for life
2
: a person who makes a career of one of the armed forces
3
: a person who has made a lifelong commitment (as to a way of life)
Examples of lifer in a Sentence
He was a lifer at the factory.
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Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
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Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
In addition to the van lifers who are camping out, Theberge said the event will welcome 1,000-2,000 visitors with day passes.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
The head coach is a football lifer still being asked to justify his spot on the sideline.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
However, football lifer Dan Quinn knew not to thrust the rookie quarterback into a leadership role regardless.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for lifer
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“Lifer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifer. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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