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

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On the day of Netflix's Aka Charlie Sheen docuseries release, the talk show stars reacted to 60-year-old Charlie's recent interview with ABC News' Michael Strahan, during which the star reflected on his dad turning him in to authorities for violating his probation following a 1998 overdose. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025 In his final days, Paul Reubens — best known as Pee-wee Herman — sat for more than 40 hours of one-on-one interviews for the HBO docuseries Pee-wee as Himself. Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025 The four-part docuseries Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence, premieres Monday, Sept. 1 at 9/8c on ID. Christine Pelisek, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025 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 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 Oct. 2025.

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