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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"It sits absolutely between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogies, and books in fact," he explains handily, as it can be difficult to keep up with the ever-expanding Tolkienverse.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
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
"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
Many filmmakers think in terms of trilogies and conclusions, but since these movies are so different from one another, it sounds like you’re freed from carrying those burdens.
From New York Times ● Dec. 7, 2022
Greek tragedies were usually presented in the form of trilogies, that is, in sets of three plays all dealing with the same subject.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde by Various
