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

If any of this is true — if Innies have souls and there’s an afterlife, etc. — Burt and Irving’s Innies are finding one another, for sure. —Erin Qualey, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025

Resins, oils, and waxes used in mummification served both practical and spiritual purposes, reflecting a belief in purity and an afterlife free from the stench of decay. —Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Feb. 2025

Their creators didn’t want the dearly departed to carry their funk into the afterlife. —Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025

Mummification was a sacred—and fragrant—practice for ushering ancient Egyptian elite into the afterlife. —Sarah Everts, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 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