threequel

American  

[three-kwuhl] / ˈθri kwəl /

noun

1. the third in a series of literary works, movies, etc.; a second sequel.

   The first two films in this underworld anthology were cinematic gems, but the threequel was at best a disappointment.

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Etymology

Origin of threequel

First recorded in 1980–85; three ( def. ) + (se)quel ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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threequel

I still want to stick to my no-sequels rule, but now that we've done it, there's no "no threequel" rule in my company.

From Salon ● May 1, 2025

Jordan directs and stars in intense, moving threequel.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 3, 2023

After three weeks of release, the Gerard Butler-led action threequel has generated $53.46 million.

From Reuters ● Sep. 8, 2019

Manchester City and Tottenham will complete their 12-day trilogy this weekend, and you don’t need to be a movie nerd to know that this threequel won’t be the best of the lot.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 19, 2019

The "Sharknado" threequel is written and directed by the returning team of Thunder Levin and Anthony C. Ferrante.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2015

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