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.

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The defending World Series champions are projected to have the largest payroll in Major League Baseball by a wide margin. —

Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 Pettitte won five World Series with the Yankees and finished his 18-year career with a 256-153 record, a 3.85 ERA and 2,448 strikeouts in 3316 innings. —

Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025 Pressly, 36, is a two-time All-Star with a World Series ring and a 2.78 ERA in 47 postseason appearances, a resume that might look even better when compared to the going rate for top free-agent relievers. —

Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025 He’s covered every sport imaginable, from Little League to the World Series to the Olympics. —

David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for World Series