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

Dense, yet never overwhelming, The Sanhedrin Chronicles is merely the curtain-raiser for an epic spanning multiple sequels. —Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

In a prior interview with EW about reteaming with Lohan for a cameo in Freakier Friday, Hendrix spoke about a Parent Trap sequel. —Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025

The two actors played Meredith Blake and Chessy, respectively, in the 1998 movie — and both spoke about the possibility of a sequel with Lindsay Lohan, who played the identical twins. —Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025

Hoffman has since published two prequels to that book, as well as a 2021 sequel called The Book of Magic. —Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 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