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

The follow-on Chang'e 8 robotic mission in 2028 will test technologies for building habitats using lunar soil, said Wu Weiren, chief designer of the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program. —Leonard David, Space.com, 6 Jan. 2026

The remaining individuals aboard the other two vessels abandoned ship before follow-on strikes were conducted, resulting in both boats being sunk. —Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025

Officials said the munition can collect, relay, and share targeting data while in flight, supporting follow-on attacks by other platforms. —Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025

Republicans have defended the follow-on strike, arguing the survivors may have still been in the fight. —Joe Walsh, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for follow-on

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