follow-on

adjective

fol·​low-on ˈfä-lō-ˌȯn 

-ˌän

: being or relating to something that follows as a natural or logical consequence, development, or progression

follow-on noun

Examples of follow-on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This technology is being leveraged for complex military operations such as breaching to overcome obstacles and facilitate the safe passage of follow-on forces. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026

More to explore Seager and her team aim to launch follow-on missions to Venus, too. — Leonard David, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Here below, France’s own long-drink-of-water goalie Robin Risser does his best Beckham follow-on act with a stately Louis Vuitton carry-all with their trademark leather trim at the stress points. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

The follow-on round is expected to close by the end of August. — Anniek Bao,elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for follow-on

• aileron
• antiphon
• autobahn
• carillon
• castellan
• celadon
• cephalon
• cynodon
• denouement
• deuteron
• echelon
• epsilon