reallife

adjective
UK /ˌrɪəl ˈlaɪf/
US /ˌriːl ˈlaɪf/

Something real-life is something that happens in the actual world, not in a story or game.

The movie is based on a real-life story about a brave dog.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Happening outside of games, movies, or imagination.

In real life, you cannot fly like a superhero.

3. Connected to things that truly exist or happen.

She solved a real-life problem at school.

4. Used to talk about everyday situations people face.

The class learned real-life math by shopping with pretend money.