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

Rogers also makes a less-obvious reference to the cerulean scene with a Dries van Noten tassel jacket that Miranda wears to the office cafeteria in the sequel. —Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 May 2026

From where the characters are now to what the stars have been up to over the last 20 years, here's everything to know about The Devil Wears Prada cast in the first movie and the sequel. —Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026

So, a relatively quick turnaround for a sequel 20 years in the making. —Matt Donnelly, Variety, 3 May 2026

Filmmakers are also considering a sequel to tell more of Jackson’s story. —Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 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