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

All of that also happened in the 2022 World Series against the Houston Astros and the 2023 National League Championship Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Beckett’s five-year record of 41-34 is a bit light as legends go, but that World Series gem that beat the Yankees and won the 2003 championship helps justify the honor. — Greg Cote september 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026

Also, with every purchase of at least $10, you are automatically entered for a chance to win MLP postseason tickets including a chance to attend the World Series. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Worth noting is the Dodgers were 15-13 in August a year ago before picking up pace with a 16-10 finish to the regular season on their way to a back-to-back World Series championship. — Los Angeles Times, 5 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