world series
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Definition
- 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
- series that constitutes the playoff for the baseball championship
- we watched the World Series on TV