World Series

noun

: a contest or event that is the most important or prestigious of its kind

the World Series of the equestrian world

Examples of World Series in a Sentence

This tournament is the World Series of poker.

Recent Examples on the Web

His game-tying two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 1 of the World Series is the greatest moment in the history of the franchise. — Mac Engel july 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026

At the time, Miami was on pace for an 89-win season, which would’ve been the franchise’s best tally since 2003, when the Marlins added their second World Series championship in a six-game set over the New York Yankees. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Two strong innings by McLean were broken up by a leadoff homer by Kyle Tucker, the outfielder who nearly signed with the Mets until a last-minute decision to sign a free agent contract with the two-time defending World Series champs. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026

Mo’ne Davis, who catapulted to fame pitching in the Little League World Series in 2014, signed to play with the Clowns earlier this year. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

from World Series, annual championship of Major League Baseball

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for World Series

• kashmiris
• eries
• queries
• theories
• wearies
• presbyteries