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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Coming off a loss in the World Series, the Blue Jays seem motivated to add to their team and make another run. Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025 In their third year of partnership, the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and local nonprofit Baby2Baby teamed up Wednesday to provide 600 students with essentials and holiday gifts. Austin Turner, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025 In the past two seasons the Texas Rangers have traded their first baseman (Nathaniel Lowe) and second baseman (Marcus Semien) from their 2023 World Series championship team. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Dec. 2025 Now, Bieber will try to earn a World Series with the Jays in 2026 and re-enter the market next winter. Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 10 Dec. 2025 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 14 Dec. 2025.

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