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 of afterlife

• 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

In its afterlife, however, something extraordinary happened. —Jennifer Armstrong, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026

The novel follows Fiona, a mother and wife who has died — and witnesses the immediate aftermath from the afterlife. —Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026

The point underlines the broader commercial afterlife the Goyas can generate for a film. —Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026

The ceremony includes chanting, drumming, dancing, and prayers intended to honor the deceased and guide their spirit to the afterlife. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026

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