Sequel

/ˈsiːkwəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one.
The movie was so successful that a sequel was quickly put into production.
A result or consequence of an action or event.
The sequel of the storm was widespread flooding in the area.
In literature, a sequel is a continuation of a story from a previous work.
The author announced that he is working on a sequel to his bestselling novel.

Etymology

From Latin 'sequela', meaning 'following'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

film sequel:
A movie that continues the story from a previous film.
book sequel:
A book that is written as a follow-up to a first book.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

A follow-up that could be better than the original.
That sequel was way better than the first movie!
An unnecessary continuation of a story.
I can't believe they made a sequel to that flop; it was just a cash grab.