coda

noun

co·​da ˈkō-də 

1

a

: a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure

b

: a concluding part of a literary or dramatic work

2

: something that serves to round out, conclude, or summarize and usually has its own interest

Examples of coda in a Sentence

The movie's coda shows the main character as an adult 25 years later.

Recent Examples on the Web

Carmen Aristegui, the prominent Mexican journalist and news anchor whose fame may insulate her to some degree from risk, provides a coda to the film, addressing the stakes for a democratic nation where reporters routinely face mortal danger. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024

Colored Television ends with a happily-ever-after coda. —Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2024

Between the Spider-Man: No Way Home coda and half this movie, Eddie is dressed in the same dreadful vacation outfit. —Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024

The chaos in Sinaloa created an alarming coda for President Lopez Obrador’s time in office and has served as new fuel for criticisms about Lopez Obrador’s strategy for dealing with Mexico’s cartels. —Nathaniel Parish Flannery, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, tail, from Latin cauda

First Known Use

1740, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

coda

noun

co·​da ˈkōd-ə 

: a closing section in a musical composition

Etymology

Italian, literally, "tail," from Latin coda, cauda "tail" — related to coward, cue entry 3, queue see Word History at coward, queue