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 strike ended the season and cancelled the World Series (the first time since 1904 that no world champion was crowned). — Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays entered 2026 with high expectations after reaching the World Series last season. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

The Dodgers rode their four starters (Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow and Snell) to a World Series title last year and have now upgraded with the addition of Skubal. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2026

Green was lauded by the ESPN announcers multiple times during the week for her defense and speed, comparing her to Jayda Coleman, a four-time College World Series champion at Oklahoma. — Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 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