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

• age
• twilight
• evening
• afternoon
• autumn

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

And, in the series’ final scene, the lovebirds were reunited in the afterlife. —Chancellor Agard, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2025

Meditation Upon Death is Paul Kirby’s most personal and profound painting—a journey through love, loss, and the mystery of the afterlife. —IEEE Spectrum, 8 Aug. 2025

The Ali brothers, two important names in boxing, have now reunited in the afterlife. —Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 4 Aug. 2025

Some Muslim men believe that the reward for killing infidels is 72 virgins in the afterlife. —Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 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