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.
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Location, location, location The arch the Cubs are constructing to honor the 2016 champions, and their other World Series winners, is nice. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 Donations are coming from all over Michigan, including from a former World Series champion who is now Spanish-language broadcaster for the Detroit Tigers. Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 28 June 2026 After winning his first nine starts this season, Meyer tied former World Series MVP Liván Hernández for the most consecutive starts without a loss to open a season in team history. Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 27 June 2026 The addition marks the seventh transfer portal pickup for Georgia, which is looking to reload the 2026 roster that reached the College World Series semifinals. Hunter Delauder, AJC.com, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for World Series

Word History

Etymology

from World Series, annual championship of Major League Baseball

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of World Series was in 1886

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“World Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Series. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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