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

  • (..) We surgeons are an elite crew. Really? Say, Todd, do me a favor. Would you tell me what that wonderful new invention is you've been working on? It's a series of erotic novelty wines... Chardonn-gay, sauvignon donk, teeny-weeny peeny grigio. Patent pending five. Drink up, boys. (..)
    2010 TvShow: Scrubs Title: Our Thanks Season: 9 Episode 13