World Series

American

Or World's Series

noun

Baseball.

an annual series of games between the winning teams of the two major leagues: the first team to win four games being champions of the U.S.

World Series British

noun

baseball (in the US and Canada) a best-of-seven playoff for the world championship between the two winning teams in the major leagues at the end of the season

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World Series Cultural

A series of baseball games held each October between the champions of the two major baseball leagues, the American League and the National League.

Etymology

Origin of World Series

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

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They also won the World Series, becoming the first back-to-back champions in 25 years.

From Los Angeles Times

At this point, there is virtually no doubt that baseball’s team owners are going to lock out the players after this year’s World Series.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gervase’s one appearance in 2025 was enough to earn him a World Series ring, which he’ll be happy to share with the father who gave him an ultimatum to improve his game.

From Los Angeles Times

And it’s a false narrative to suggest the devotion is merely a byproduct of back-to-back World Series titles and a star-studded lineup.

From Los Angeles Times

Stephen Nelson, entering his fourth season with the Dodgers, has been on the call as the lead radio play-by-play announcer for their last two World Series championships.

From Los Angeles Times

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