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

For instance, while an audience of millions watched Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series from Fox’s angles, the Cosm crowd experienced it from seats behind the plate at Dodger Stadium. —Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025

Two consecutive winning seasons that include a 2023 World Series appearance and the progression of several key prospects have brought the Diamondbacks to a point where continued success is expected. —Jack Magruder, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025

The defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers are just 1-5 this spring, while the Brewers are 2-2. —David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025

He’s covered every sport imaginable, from Little League to the World Series to the Olympics. —David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2025

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
• presbyteries
• queries
• theories
• wearies