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

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

Needless to say, after the ayatollah was killed in the first days of the war, the follow-on regime has turned out to be tougher. — Tom Jurkowsky, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026

This Executive Member Insider Roundtable is a follow-on discussion from our webinar, The Fashion Executive’s Guide to Longevity Tech, taking place on 10 September. — Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 18 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