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

Events such as the World Cup, Super Bowl and World Series are classed as Special Event Assessment Rating Level One (SEAR One), which means the Department of Homeland Security is mandated to provide security for them. — Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 19 July 2026

The winner of the East Regional advances to the World Series. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

The Cubs also held a reunion to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the 2016 World Series championship team. — Chris Sweda, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

Clement recently addressed the departure of former Blue Jays coach Don Mattingly, who left after last season's World Series run to join the Philadelphia Phillies. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 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