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

Conforto has the rare distinction of being one of only three players to appear in the Little League World Series, NCAA Men’s College World Series (Oregon State in 2013) and MLB’s World Series (Mets in 2015), along with Ed Vosberg and Jason Varitek. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

For fans, the rush was intense after the club added Stanton to a roster that was one win away from reaching the 2017 World Series. — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

The Yankees then went on to become baseball’s most dominant franchise - winning 27 World Series titles - while the Red Sox would not taste success for the rest of the 20th century. — Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

The Dodgers ultimately committed $240 million over four years to land him, making his struggles particularly significant for a team built to contend for another World Series. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 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