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

• 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 blockbuster, which Alcaraz won after a Houdini escape, has been followed by two solid sequels. —Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

Johnson, 53, memorably made his big screen debut in 2001 action-adventure sequel The Mummy Returns. —Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025

The 92-year-old actor, who retired from Hollywood in 2023, is making his return to the silver screen alongside his bestie Vin Diesel in a forthcoming sequel to their 2015 fantasy film, The Last Witch Hunter. —Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025

Following its success, Netflix struck a massive deal north of $400 million to develop sequels, leading to 2022's Glass Onion and now, Wake Up Dead Man. —Shania Russell, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2025

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