docuseries

noun

doc·​u·​se·​ries ˈdä-kyə-ˌsir-(ˌ)ēz How to pronounce docuseries (audio)
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: a documentary that is telecast in a series of programs

Examples of docuseries in a Sentence

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In a docuseries called Seasons, the Biebers showcase their newlywed life while Bieber dove into some of his health struggles, including Lyme disease and addiction. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025 Amy had been very outspoken on the matter, appearing in Prime Video's docuseries Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets and addressing the controversy exclusively with PEOPLE. Dory Jackson, People.com, 17 June 2025 The Chiefs were featured in a Hallmark Channel original movie last year, with a docuseries called The Kingdom coming to ESPN platforms later this year. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025 She is set to speak publicly for the first time in a new four-part docuseries Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie, premiering on Investigation Discovery on May 26. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for docuseries

Word History

Etymology

documentary + series

First Known Use

1988, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of docuseries was in 1988

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“Docuseries.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/docuseries. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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