Definition

A new company or product that is created from an existing one, often based on a popular character or idea from a previous work.

Example

The television series was a spinoff of the original show, featuring a character that fans loved.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new spinoff from that popular show we watched?

Yeah, I saw a trailer for it! It looks really interesting.

I'm curious to see how they develop the character from the original series in the spinoff.

Same here! I hope it lives up to the hype.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spinoff is formed from "spin" (from Old English "spinnan", meaning to twist or turn) and "off" (meaning away from). The word describes something that is created or derived from something else, as if it is spun off from the original source.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'twisted away' from its original source — 'spin' means to twist, and 'off' means away.

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