trilogy

[ tril-uh-jee ]

noun

, plural tril·o·gies.

1. a series or group of three plays, novels, operas, etc., that, although individually complete, are closely related in theme, sequence, or the like.
2. (in ancient Greek drama) a series of three complete and usually related tragedies performed at the festival of Dionysus and forming a tetralogy with the satyr play.
3. a group of three related things.

trilogy

/ ˈtrɪlədʒɪ /

noun

1. a series of three related works, esp in literature, etc
2. (in ancient Greece) a series of three tragedies performed together at the Dionysian festivals

Word History and Origins

Origin of trilogy¹

From the Greek word trilogía, dating back to 1655–65. See tri-, -logy

Word History and Origins

Origin of trilogy¹

C19: from Greek trilogia ; see tri- , -logy

Example Sentences

The second part of a trilogy remaking original PlayStation game Final Fantasy VII, Rebirth turned everything up to 11 with masses of side content and mini-games to keep fans busy.

From BBC

The album, which includes duets with Miley Cyrus and Post Malone, leans into the country genre and is the second of a planned trilogy that started with Renaissance.

From BBC

“Dune: Prophecy,” a prequel based on Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson’s “Great Schools of Dune” trilogy, has about six hours to set the table and whet our appetite.

From Salon

She wants the trilogy, and the boxing world wants a third meeting.

From BBC

"I knew it was an absolute slugfest in there, an absolute war," Taylor said as she welcomed a trilogy bout.

From BBC

Related Words

• threesome
• triad
• troika