Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The annual championship series of Major League Baseball (MLB) in North America: The "World Series" is the final playoff series that determines the champion of MLB, contested between the pennant winners of the American League and the National League.

Usage

• The term "World Series" is used as a singular, proper noun to refer to the specific championship event. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the."
• It refers to the entire series of games, not a single game.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "World Series championship": Used to emphasize the title or trophy itself.
  • The team celebrated their World Series championship with a parade.
• "World Series MVP": Refers to the Most Valuable Player of the series.
  • He was named World Series MVP for his incredible performance.

Variants and Related Words

• Fall Classic: A common nickname for the World Series, as it is played in the autumn.
  • The Fall Classic is a major television event.

Synonyms

• Championship Series: A more general term for a final series to decide a champion.
• MLB Finals: A descriptive synonym, though not an official title.

Related Phrases

• "Win the World Series": The standard phrase for becoming the champion.
  • They have not won the World Series in over a century.
• "World Series game": Refers to an individual contest within the series.
  • Tonight's World Series game starts at 8 PM.
• "World Series ring": The championship ring awarded to players and staff of the winning team.
  • The veteran finally earned his first World Series ring.

Noun

1. series that constitutes the playoff for the baseball championship
   • we watched the World Series on TV