trilogy
noun
tril·o·gy ˈtri-lə-jē 
plural trilogies
: a series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
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Dozens of tragic trilogies were written for the Greek stage, though only one, Aeschylus's great Oresteia (consisting of Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, *and *The Eumenides), has survived complete. Authors in later years have occasionally chosen to create trilogies to allow themselves to develop a highly complex story or cover a long span of time. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings wasn't actually intended as a trilogy, but since it was published in three volumes it's usually called one. George Lucas's three original Star Wars movies are an example of a film trilogy (which he followed many years later by another).
Example Sentences
the last book in the trilogy
Recent Examples on the Web Well, Kevin, congratulations on completing your Clerks trilogy. 
Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 Johnson was supposed to return to develop his own Star Wars trilogy of movies, but Lucasfilm has since pivoted to focus on television, specifically works for Disney+. Nick Romano, EW.com, 30 Aug. 2022 Despite the pressure of filming the trilogy back to back, the cast and crew still shared some amusing moments with each other in between takes. Michaela Zee, Variety, 30 Aug. 2022 This is the flick that started it all in The Hunger Games trilogy. Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 29 Aug. 2022 For the final installment in the Batman: Arkham video game trilogy, Harley changed things up with a skirt, red and black arm sleeves and red and black leggings. Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 But as the trilogy progressed, some fans criticized Finn's on-screen arc, arguing that his character was sidelined and underutilized, especially after his promising debut in The Force Awakens. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 25 Aug. 2022 Baz Luhrmann’s biographical film Elvis hits the streaming service next month along with the Divergent trilogy and Moonfall. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 25 Aug. 2022 John Boyega made waves in the Star Wars franchise as the first Black storm trooper-turned Resistance warrior in The Force Awakens trilogy. Rivea Ruff, Essence, 24 Aug. 2022 See More
Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 Johnson was supposed to return to develop his own Star Wars trilogy of movies, but Lucasfilm has since pivoted to focus on television, specifically works for Disney+. Nick Romano, EW.com, 30 Aug. 2022 Despite the pressure of filming the trilogy back to back, the cast and crew still shared some amusing moments with each other in between takes. Michaela Zee, Variety, 30 Aug. 2022 This is the flick that started it all in The Hunger Games trilogy. Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 29 Aug. 2022 For the final installment in the Batman: Arkham video game trilogy, Harley changed things up with a skirt, red and black arm sleeves and red and black leggings. Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 But as the trilogy progressed, some fans criticized Finn's on-screen arc, arguing that his character was sidelined and underutilized, especially after his promising debut in The Force Awakens. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 25 Aug. 2022 Baz Luhrmann’s biographical film Elvis hits the streaming service next month along with the Divergent trilogy and Moonfall. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 25 Aug. 2022 John Boyega made waves in the Star Wars franchise as the first Black storm trooper-turned Resistance warrior in The Force Awakens trilogy. Rivea Ruff, Essence, 24 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Greek trilogia, from tri- + -logia -logy
First Known Use
circa 1661, in the meaning defined above
trilogies
noun
as in trios
a series of three novels, movies, etc., that are closely related and involve the same characters or themes the last book in the trilogy a science-fiction trilogy Synonyms & Similar Words
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