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

In 1926, some Hartford businessmen hunted for World Series tickets. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

They got smoked last October by the Dodgers, who won the World Series and then signed Edwin Díaz and Kyle Tucker and traded for Tarik Skubal. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

The Championship Series extends to seven games to determine the best team in each league, then advances to a best-of-seven World Series to crown the champion. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Wheeler allowed one run and threw 97 pitches over six innings to earn his 14th win of the season on a rainy day that stirred memories of the 2008 World Series between the same teams. — CBS News, 28 Sep. 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