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

The sequel, which hits theaters Dec. 20, follows the rise of Mufasa and features a younger version of the character. —Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024

The marketing for the studio’s upcoming DC sequel, headlined by Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, got off to a stellar start with 167 million viewers in its first 24 hours. —Zack Sharf, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024

Douglas’ Oscar-winning performance in the original is legendary, and his presence props up the so-so sequel. —Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024

Phillips has returned to direct the sequel, and co-wrote the screenplay with Scott Silver. —Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024

The series, about a lovable ogre (Mike Myers) who is forced to save a princess (Cameron Diaz) from a locked tower, has spawned two spinoffs, three sequels, a musical adaptation, a Universal Studios ride, a bootleg internet reboot, and countless horny memes. —Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024

Meanwhile, Lady Gaga will debut Harley Quinn's character in the sequel − referred to as Harleen Quinzen in the sequel. —Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 10 Apr. 2024

Dragon's Dogma 2 is a glorious sequel that delivers even more of the dynamic and thrilling action that fans of the original adored. —PCMAG, 6 Apr. 2024

Netflix created the sequel series Vikings: Valhalla which debuted back in 2022. —Erik Kain, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024

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