trilogy
noun
a series or group of three plays, novels, operas, etc., that, although individually complete, are closely related in theme, sequence, or the like.
trilogies
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pluralof trilogy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He wrote more than two dozen books, including Cold War spy trilogies and World War II nonfiction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
Sir Philip, author of the hugely popular novels about Lyra Silvertongue, the heroine of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust trilogies, thinks writers should be compensated.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2025
Series like “The Mandalorian” and “Ahsoka” are set between the events of the original and sequel trilogies, while “Andor” and “Obi-Wan Kenobi” take place between the events of the prequel and original trilogies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2024
"For all the scope and detail lovingly packed into the two trilogies, the vast, complex and dazzling universe dreamed up by J.R.R. Tolkien remains largely unexplored on film," Warner Bros.
From Reuters ● Feb. 24, 2023
Other trilogies were presented on succeeding days, so that the spectacle was a competition between poets, the public determining the victor.
From History Of Ancient Civilization by Charles Seignobos
