series

Definition

  • noun: a number of things or events that are arranged or happen one after the other
  • noun: a number of things or events of the same class coming one after another in spatial or temporal succession
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: sequence, order, course

Examples

  • The Yankees played a three-game 'series' against the Red Sox last week.

  • The 'play-off series' between the two teams begins next week.

  • We've had a 'series of' problems with our computer network.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) with the Meg. We know it's attracted to electricity. Let's use it to our advantage. I could string together a series of high-voltage batteries. That'll be enough to bring him to us. - And how do we kill it? - We don't want to wound it (..)
    2002 Shark Attack 3: Megalodon