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 Florida Panthers have won two recent Stanley Cups and the Marlins two World Series. — Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026

Since July 1, the back-to-back World Series champions are 18-21. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

In 2004, the first time the Sox had a serious chance at the World Series in decades, both teams’ fans regularly visited Ruth’s gravesite for luck, per The New York Times. — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

General manager Ross Atkins, hours after the deadline, apologized to fans for the disappointment on the heels of a World Series appearance. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 15 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