lifer
a person sentenced to or serving a term of life imprisonment.
a person committed to a professional lifetime career in the military.
a person who has devoted a lifetime to a profession, occupation, or pursuit.
(in birding)
Also called life bird . a species of bird not seen previously and that will therefore be added to the bird watcher's life list.
the sighting of a bird of a previously unseen species: It seems like forever since I've had a lifer!
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How to use lifer in a sentence
Some cowboy lifers insist on synthetic fill, since it will dry quicker and even insulate in the event of unexpected rain—you know, a primary reason you have a tent at all—while others prefer the compression and breathability of down.
In a sense, Staley is the new VanDerveer, a coaching lifer who will influence generations.
Twenty-five years ago, the U.S. women won basketball gold and established a legacy | Jerry Brewer | April 1, 2021 | Washington PostMaryland governors paroled between 25 and 92 lifers in their terms from 1969 to 1995.
Lawsuit settlement changes Maryland parole system for those sentenced to life as juveniles | Emily Davies | March 10, 2021 | Washington PostLigon broke every unenviable record, becoming the nation’s oldest, longest-serving juvenile lifer.
He was locked up at age 15. Almost seven decades later, he’s reentering an unfamiliar world. | Karen Heller | February 19, 2021 | Washington PostAmong his advocates was John Pace, 52, a former juvenile lifer who knew Ligon for two decades in Graterford prison.
He was locked up at age 15. Almost seven decades later, he’s reentering an unfamiliar world. | Karen Heller | February 19, 2021 | Washington Post
Plus, Scarborough still has credibility on the right of the GOP as a pro-lifer and good friend of Erick Erickson.
The report reveals some disturbing trends in the current lifer prison population, Nellis says.
New Sentencing Project Report Reveals Scary Increase in Life Sentences | Eliza Shapiro | September 19, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTBut that means a significant portion of the lifer population is behind bars for a non-homicide, Nellis points out.
New Sentencing Project Report Reveals Scary Increase in Life Sentences | Eliza Shapiro | September 19, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIt was so important that journalists found it fitting to ask every pro-lifer in their path to discuss it.
Why I Didn't Write About Gosnell's Trial--And Why I Should Have | Megan McArdle | April 12, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAs the PA prison system awaits its newest lifer, here are eight fun facts.
Jerry Sandusky Sentenced: Eight Facts About Pennsylvania Prisons | Abby Haglage | October 10, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThere is a lifer here in Folsom, Matthew Davies, of old pioneer stock, who is trusty of the scaffold and execution chamber.
The Jacket (The Star-Rover) | Jack LondonWhen this old lifer was a child there was much talk in his family of the Mountain Meadows Massacre.
The Jacket (The Star-Rover) | Jack LondonThese cases are virtually hopeless, and are little less pitiable than that of the “lifer” in a prison.
Habits that Handicap | Charles B. TownsUp the beach we chased, and dragged out the boat we called our ‘lifer.’
The Motor Girls on Crystal Bay | Margaret PenroseThe djinn was in for a lifer, and was immortal; so thought Challis to himself.
It Never Can Happen Again | William De Morgan
British Dictionary definitions for lifer
/ (ˈlaɪfə) /
informal a prisoner sentenced to life imprisonment
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