PREQUEL | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word PREQUEL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PREQUEL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Prequel

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

1950s: from pre- ‘before’ + sequel

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈpriːkw(ə)l
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a story or film containing events that precede those of an existing work

Short Definition:

story or film containing events that precede existing work

Examples:
  • the film is a prequel to the cult TV series

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