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 of sequel

• outcome
• result
• resultant
• consequence
• product

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

After four weekends on the big screen, the nostalgic sequel has generated a huge $197 million domestically and $604 million globally. —Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 24 May 2026

So far, this sequel has been well received. —Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026

Since this film was released, there have been three direct sequels and two Minions movies (with a third coming in July), along with tons of toys, specials, video games, and even multiple theme-park attractions. —Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 23 May 2026

The actress reprised the role in seven sequels (and counting), even coming back from the dead after her apparent demise in Fast & Furious (2009). —Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026

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

Rhymes for sequel

• equal
• coequal
• subequal
• unequal

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