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

The lack of green light on those sequels is a much bigger crime than any of the ones that happen in the movies. —Tom Smyth, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026

But then the camera pans over to a certain object that leaves a lingering question mark and begs for a sequel. —Melinda Newman, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026

But then The Housemaid nabbed nearly $400 million and got the producer-star a sequel. —Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026

Jada Pinkett Smith has signed on to Netflix‘s upcoming A Different World sequel series, reprising her role of Lena James. —Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Mar. 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