Pronunciation

/ˈsɪəriːz/

Definitions

• Noun:
  • A sequence or series of things arranged in order: “A series of lectures on history.”
  • A set or group of similar items: “The TV series finale was highly anticipated.”
  • A continuous stretch of time or events: “The Great Depression was a long economic series.”
• Verb:
  • To arrange or present in a series: “We will series the books alphabetically.”
  • To exhibit or display in a series: “This museum has a collection of paintings in chronological series.”
  • (informal) To watch or follow a series of episodes or parts: “I’ve been series-watching ‘Stranger Things’.”

Phrases

• “A series of unfortunate events” (idiomatic expression)
• “A limited series” (a television show or book with a predetermined number of episodes or installments)
• “Series production” (manufacturing a product in batches or sets)

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The book series has sold millions of copies worldwide.”
• Verb: “The chef decided to series the vegetables in different sauces for variety.”
• Informal: “I just started a new series on Netflix called ‘Mindhunter.’”

Synonyms

• Sequence
• Series of events
• Run
• Strand
• Arc
• Sequence of episodes
• Sequence of installments

Antonyms

• Disarray
• Randomness
• Individual items (unrelated to a series)