spin-off
noun
\ ˈspin-ˌȯf
\
\
Definition of spin-off
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: the distribution by a business to its stockholders of particular assets and especially of stock of another company
also
: the new company created by such a distribution
2
: a collateral or derived product or effect : by-product
also
: a number of such products
the spin-off from the space program
3
: something that is imitative or derivative of an earlier work, product, or establishment
especially
: a television show starring a character popular in a secondary role of an earlier show