: a work (such as a novel or a play) whose story precedes that of an earlier work
Examples of prequel in a Sentence
His next film will be a prequel to last year's hit movie.
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Jodi voiced Ariel in Disney's 1989 film The Little Mermaid, as well as its sequel, prequel and television series spin-off, plus numerous other related works.
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Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Trottner recently published a new book Pronunciaré sus nombres, which serves as a prequel to her memoir.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
The prequel recently received a tax credit from the California Film Commission alongside Ballard Season 2.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
The crash’s giddy prequel, dramatic unfolding, and shattering aftermath—the Great Depression—has long provided compelling material for writers.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Trottner recently published a new book Pronunciaré sus nombres, which serves as a prequel to her memoir.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
The prequel recently received a tax credit from the California Film Commission alongside Ballard Season 2.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
The crash’s giddy prequel, dramatic unfolding, and shattering aftermath—the Great Depression—has long provided compelling material for writers.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prequel
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“Prequel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prequel. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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