sequel

noun

se·​quel ˈsē-kwəl 

 also  -ˌkwel

1

: consequence, result

2

a

: subsequent development

b

: the next installment (as of a speech or story)

especially : a literary, cinematic, or televised work continuing the course of a story begun in a preceding one

Synonyms

• aftereffect
• aftermath
• backwash
• child
• conclusion
• consequence
• corollary
• development
• effect
• fate
• fruit
• issue
• outcome
• outgrowth
• precipitate
• product
• result
• resultant
• sequence
• upshot

Examples of sequel in a Sentence

The new film is a sequel to the very successful comedy that came out five years ago.

He is busy writing the book's sequel.

There is an interesting sequel to my date with her that I'll share with you later.

Recent Examples on the Web

Twin Peaks evolved into a larger, decades-spanning project, encompassing the aggressively tragic and beautiful prequel film, Fire Walk With Me, in 1992, and the confounding, hilarious, and formally defiant sequel show, The Return, which premiered 25 years later. —David Sims, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2025

Over the years, the series has seen multiple sequels and updates, each introducing new characters, vehicles, and track designs. —Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025

MacLachlan later reprised his Agent Cooper role in the prequel movie Fire Walk With Me and the 2017 Showtime sequel series, when Cooper goes off the deep end to put it mildly. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025

As for its plot, Dead City serves as a direct sequel to TWD's original series, with Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan reprising their characters Maggie and Negan, respectively, in a post-apocalyptic Manhattan. —Skyler Caruso, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French sequele, from Latin sequela, from sequi to follow — more at sue

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

sequel

noun

se·​quel ˈsē-kwəl 

1

: an event that follows or comes afterward : result

2

: a book, motion picture, or television program that continues a story begun in a preceding one

Etymology

Middle English sequel, sequele "follower, series," from early French sequelle (same meaning), from Latin sequella, sequela "follower," from sequi "to follow" — related to consecutive, pursue, second entry 1, sequence

Medical Definition

sequel

noun

se·​quel

ˈsē-kwəl also -ˌkwel

: sequela

gangrene is … a sequel of wounds

—Robert Chawner