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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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. 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

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 3 Nov. 2025.

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