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

Bay previously directed Smith in the 1995 action-comedy Bad Boys and its 2003 sequel. —Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025

This week, the sequel compilation improves on both the Official Albums Streaming (No. 51, up one space) and Official Albums charts (No. 69, up two spots). —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Variety reported that the sequel is set to be released in October 2027. —Raven Brunner, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025

James Gunn has been teasing some sort of Superman sequel in various interviews and on social, but the studio gave us a major clue during an earnings call on Thursday morning. —EW.com, 7 Aug. 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