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 Leiter is the son of former major-league pitcher Al Leiter, who earned two All-Star selections, threw a no-hitter and won three World Series titles over a 19-year MLB career. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2024 Baseball fans may enjoy The World Series Single Game Program, which includes 3-day/2-night hotel accommodation (with daily breakfast for two), a rental car, and two reserved grandstand tickets to one of the games. Ronny Maye, Essence, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for World Series 

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Word History

Etymology

from World Series, annual championship of Major League Baseball

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of World Series was in 1886

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“World Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Series. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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