Word Finder - spinoff

definition

An offshoot.

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An incidental benefit or unexpected pay-off.

example

Space research often provides a spin-off for everyday technology.

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By-product.

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A fictional work where the protagonist was introduced in a preceding work or at least shares the same setting, often in a different aspect.

example

"Frasier" was a spin-off from the sitcom "Cheers".

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The formation of a subsidiary company that continues the operations of part of the parent company; the company so formed.

synonyms

• hive-off

Roxy Swimwear has become such a big name brand in its own right, many people do not realize that it is a spinoff of Quiksilver, another popular surf brand.

Marisa Tomei started out on As the World Turns in 1983 and took the leap to prime time in 1987 on The Cosby Show spinoff A Different World.

The website owner created the site in order to meet and connect with other fans of the General Hospital spinoff Port Charles.

Walsh left Grey's after the 3rd season when her character granted Derek a divorce and she moved to Los Angeles where she now stars on the Grey's spinoff Private Practice.

The site remarks on the fact that One Life to Live is a pseudo spinoff of the now defunct Another World.

Yet, the most popular and successful spinoff of Betty La Fea is the American Ugly Betty series, which first aired in 2006.

Though not seen on screen initially, Gary Ewing would spinoff into his own prime time drama Knots Landing with wife Valene.

This is a spinoff of the Egyptian ankh, the symbol for life, and is known as the "cross with a handle."

This spinoff of Big Brother has been received well by the public and, according to Showtime execs, it has done well in bringing viewers and new subscribers over to the premium cable channel.

With the success of Miami Ink, several spinoff reality TV shows have been created.

Each series is a spinoff the 1994 feature film Stargate.

The importance of university spinoff activity is discussed and the historical development of university spinoff ventures is traced over time.

The move would also allow TVNZ to launch spinoff channels for the first time.

They had their own short-lived spinoff series, also called The Lone Gunmen.

Helping to launch Integral Solutions Ltd (ISL), a spinoff company from SD founded by Alan Montgomery.

There were many spinoff products from bed linen to toys to pjamas and clothes.

This line seems to be a bit more under the radar than others, so you may have to inquire specifically about this spinoff brand of well-known designers.

For pop-culture character female vampires, a lot of women still turn to those from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spinoff, Angel.

A number of related Bratz spinoff products have games available, too.

The most recent GH spinoff Night Shift is a series filmed and shown exclusively on the SOAPnet cable channel.