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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

prequel

/ˈpriːkwɛl/ noun · British & US
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What does prequel mean?

noun

A film or other work of fiction that is set before a particular event or story, especially a film that is a sequel to another film.

Example

"The prequel to the Star Wars trilogy explores the events leading up to the formation of the Galactic Empire."

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