1. products, services, or works that are derived from or based on something else
Usage: plural form
2. television shows or movies that feature characters from an existing show or movie
Usage: plural form; entertainment industry
3. companies created from parts of existing companies
Usage: plural form; business

Examples

• The successful movie generated several spinoffs featuring minor characters.
• Many technology spinoffs emerged from the university’s research program.
• The company created three spinoffs to focus on different market segments.
• Popular TV shows often produce spinoffs to capitalize on their success.
• The pharmaceutical company’s spinoffs specialized in different drug categories.
• Comic book spinoffs helped expand the superhero franchise.
• Several profitable spinoffs resulted from the merger.