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

The funerary figurines, which are known as ushabti, were intended as servants to accompany the dead into the afterlife. —CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025

This somewhat fantastical vision doesn’t ultimately represent heaven in the afterlife but a safe haven on earth. —Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 4 Dec. 2025

The afterlife rom-com starring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner is 76% certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Dec. 2025

Larry unexpectedly dies shortly before Joan, who has just received a terminal cancer diagnosis, and is excited to reunite with his wife in the afterlife. —Alamin Yohannes, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 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