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

The 32-year-old Hilliard has helped power the KT Wiz to the Korean Series, the Korean Baseball Organization’s version of the World Series. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026

Beyond attaining eternal beloved status by Cubs fans for finally bringing a World Series title back to the North Side, their run to immortality had a profound impact on multiple levels. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Jerry Koosman, an All-Star left-hander who got the final out of the Miracle Mets' shocking 1969 World Series victory over the Baltimore Orioles, died Sunday. — CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

After leading the San Francisco Giants to three World Series titles as their general manager, Sabean returned to the Yankees from 2023-26 as an executive advisor to GM Brian Cashman. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 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