Lifer
noun
A person who has been given a life sentence in prison or who has decided to stay in the same job for their whole career.
After being convicted of multiple crimes, he became a lifer in the federal prison system.
Often appears as...
- lifer in prison
- career lifer
noun
A bird species that a person has identified and recorded for the first time.
For birdwatchers, spotting a lifer can be a thrilling achievement.
Often appears as...
- spotting a lifer
- lifer list
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Technical
noun
A person who has been given a life sentence in prison or who has decided to stay in the same job for their whole career.
After being convicted of multiple crimes, he became a lifer in the federal prison system.
Often appears as...
- lifer in prison
- career lifer
noun
A bird species that a person has identified and recorded for the first time.
For birdwatchers, spotting a lifer can be a thrilling achievement.
Often appears as...
- spotting a lifer
- lifer list
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Life Commitment
Refers to a long-term dedication, whether to a job or due to a prison sentence.
My uncle is a lifer at the postal service; he's been there for 35 years.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
When related to prison, 'lifer' can have a negative or heavy feeling, signaling no release.
The jury's decision made him a lifer, without the possibility of parole.
Pro Tip 3/3Job Loyalty
In work context, being a 'lifer' can suggest dependability and loyalty to an employer.
She's a lifer at the bank; her colleagues respect her commitment.
Pro Tip 1/3Life Commitment
Refers to a long-term dedication, whether to a job or due to a prison sentence.
My uncle is a lifer at the postal service; he's been there for 35 years.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
When related to prison, 'lifer' can have a negative or heavy feeling, signaling no release.
The jury's decision made him a lifer, without the possibility of parole.
Pro Tip 3/3Job Loyalty
In work context, being a 'lifer' can suggest dependability and loyalty to an employer.
She's a lifer at the bank; her colleagues respect her commitment.
Pro Tip 1/3Life Commitment
Refers to a long-term dedication, whether to a job or due to a prison sentence.
My uncle is a lifer at the postal service; he's been there for 35 years.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
When related to prison, 'lifer' can have a negative or heavy feeling, signaling no release.
The jury's decision made him a lifer, without the possibility of parole.
Pro Tip 3/3Job Loyalty
In work context, being a 'lifer' can suggest dependability and loyalty to an employer.
She's a lifer at the bank; her colleagues respect her commitment.
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Kids Behind Bars PIPE...
a couple people dragged out in handcuffs and dogs brought through there's million ways to get in trouble and more if he's lucky one of the lifers will
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The Lady Lifers: A...
life without the possibility of parole. For us lifers, as we call ourselves, our only chance for release is through commutation,
Video examples
Kids Behind Bars PIPE...
a couple people dragged out in handcuffs and dogs brought through there's million ways to get in trouble and more if he's lucky one of the lifers will
Video examples
The Lady Lifers: A...
life without the possibility of parole. For us lifers, as we call ourselves, our only chance for release is through commutation,
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Quote examples
Roddy Piper
Canadian Athlete
The bottom line is, don't be a lifer. Get in, get a business, get five years of what you can, and get out. What happens is they start listening to the promoters, 'You'll get the next main event.' And then, all of a sudden, you become a lifer. That's the kiss of death there. Get in shape, go in, get the money, get out, and have a wonderful life.
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Alex Honnold
American Athlete
Dirtbag' is just the term we use, like a 'gnarly dude' in surfing. Within the climbing culture, it means being a committed lifer: someone who has embraced a minimalist ethic in order to rock climb. It basically means you're a homeless person by choice.
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Carrie Preston
American Actress
By the time I was twelve, I had started my own theater company and was doing plays in the backyard and the front yard and all over the neighborhood, so, you know, I was definitely a lifer even back when I was 10.
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Evan Daugherty
American Writer
I never really knew that I would be a lifer of strong female characters, but that seems to be the drops I'm being given, and I'm very happy for them. Hopefully, 'Divergent' will be the next thing.
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B. J. Armstrong
American Athlete
I'm what you would term a lifer. Basketball is what I love. It doesn't matter where I'm doing it or in what position I'm doing it. I just love contributing to the game.
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Fred Savage
American Actor
I wasn't some sort of ingenue. I always saw myself as a lifer in this industry, and working as an actor on 'Wonder Years' was a first act.
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Steven Crowder
Canadian Actor
As someone who comes from a family of lifers (along with my wife), I just want to say, flat out... Marriage is a really good deal.
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Ken Jeong
American Actor
I'll never leave 'Community,' no matter what. You're either a lifer, or you're not.
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Neil Finn
New Zealander Musician
I'm a lifer, yeah... I can honestly say I'm a lifer.
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Simon Kinberg
English Writer
I'm a lifer for the 'X-Men' movies.
Quote examples
Roddy Piper
Canadian Athlete
The bottom line is, don't be a lifer. Get in, get a business, get five years of what you can, and get out. What happens is they start listening to the promoters, 'You'll get the next main event.' And then, all of a sudden, you become a lifer. That's the kiss of death there. Get in shape, go in, get the money, get out, and have a wonderful life.
Quote examples
Alex Honnold
American Athlete
Dirtbag' is just the term we use, like a 'gnarly dude' in surfing. Within the climbing culture, it means being a committed lifer: someone who has embraced a minimalist ethic in order to rock climb. It basically means you're a homeless person by choice.
Quote examples
Carrie Preston
American Actress
By the time I was twelve, I had started my own theater company and was doing plays in the backyard and the front yard and all over the neighborhood, so, you know, I was definitely a lifer even back when I was 10.
Quote examples
Evan Daugherty
American Writer
I never really knew that I would be a lifer of strong female characters, but that seems to be the drops I'm being given, and I'm very happy for them. Hopefully, 'Divergent' will be the next thing.
Quote examples
B. J. Armstrong
American Athlete
I'm what you would term a lifer. Basketball is what I love. It doesn't matter where I'm doing it or in what position I'm doing it. I just love contributing to the game.
Quote examples
Fred Savage
American Actor
I wasn't some sort of ingenue. I always saw myself as a lifer in this industry, and working as an actor on 'Wonder Years' was a first act.
Quote examples
Steven Crowder
Canadian Actor
As someone who comes from a family of lifers (along with my wife), I just want to say, flat out... Marriage is a really good deal.
Quote examples
Ken Jeong
American Actor
I'll never leave 'Community,' no matter what. You're either a lifer, or you're not.
Quote examples
Neil Finn
New Zealander Musician
I'm a lifer, yeah... I can honestly say I'm a lifer.
Quote examples
Simon Kinberg
English Writer
I'm a lifer for the 'X-Men' movies.
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