How to Pronounce "lifer"
word
ˈɫaɪfɝ
LYE-fer
lˈaɪfɐ
LYE-fuh
Definition
A 'lifer' is a person who is serving a life sentence in prison. It can also mean someone who has spent their entire career or life in a particular job, organization, or field.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪfɝ
British English
lˈaɪfɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYE-fer
UK
LYE-fuh
Listen in Context
He became a lifer after being convicted of murder.
My uncle was a military lifer for over 30 years.
The prison has many lifers serving long sentences.
He's what you'd call a company lifer – he's been here since the beginning.