Search Dictionary
Definition of segue

segue

/ˈsɛɡ.weɪ/
se · gue
Plural:segues
•
Past Simple:segued
•
Past Participle:segued
•
Present Participle:segueing
JUMP TO:

segue Lexical Profile

segue Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An uninterrupted, smooth transition from one piece of music, film scene, or topic of conversation to another.

Example

"The podcast host used the listener's question as a natural segue into the next segment."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for segue
Antonyms
View all antonyms for segue

• verb

1

To move or shift smoothly and without interruption from one piece of music, scene, or topic to another.

Example

"The speaker deftly segued from her opening anecdote into the main thesis of the lecture."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for segue
Antonyms
View all antonyms for segue

Word Nuance & Usage

Often misspelled as "Segway" due to its pronunciation (/ˈsɛɡweɪ/), which is the brand name of the two-wheeled personal transporter named after this word.

• Nearby Words

segregate
segregation
segregationist
segue
segura
seine
seismic

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-18th century as a musical direction from Italian segue, literally meaning "it follows," the third-person singular present tense of seguire, from Latin sequi ("to follow").

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Segue. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/segue
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.