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

That company is producing features (Unabomber and The Pope’s Exorcist sequel), as well as co-financing with Sony and Paramount (Heart of the Beast, Primate and others). — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

The duo are also behind Paramount+’s sequel event series Clueless. — Peter White, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

All of this might be reflective of audiences hoping for a proper sequel to The Social Network, which won three Oscars for its screenplay (written by Sorkin), editing, and score. — Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026

Blunt did not appear in the sequel, but played a major role in the original film. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 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