World Series
noun
: a contest or event that is the most important or prestigious of its kind
the World Series of the equestrian world
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This tournament is the World Series of poker.
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While my boyfriend was fully locked in on Game 4 of the 2025 World Series, I (admittedly) only started paying attention when cameras panned over to reveal Meghan Markle and Prince Harry behind home plate.
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Not to mention, the Toronto Blue Jays can clinch the World Series with a win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday or Saturday.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The sign-stealing scandal of the Houston Astros [who beat the Dodgers in the 2017 World Series].
—Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers bounced back from a disappointing start to the World Series to take Game 2 over the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Saturday night at the Rogers Centre.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Not to mention, the Toronto Blue Jays can clinch the World Series with a win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday or Saturday.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
The sign-stealing scandal of the Houston Astros [who beat the Dodgers in the 2017 World Series].
—Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers bounced back from a disappointing start to the World Series to take Game 2 over the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Saturday night at the Rogers Centre.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for World Series
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“World Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Series. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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