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docuseries

American  
[dok-yoo-seer-eez] / ˈdɒk juˌsɪər iz /

noun

  1. a television or radio series that examines a topic factually, with no fictional elements.

    This latest culinary docuseries is a celebration of tacos and their history.


Etymology

Origin of docuseries

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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White's story as founder, player and manager of his own club was the subject of a docuseries,, external which racked up more than half a billion views by the end of 2025.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

Weaver was a breakout star of the Netflix docuseries America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, with her exit from the squad a major storyline of the third season.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

The rare docuseries that’s too short, each episode favors breadth over depth but does reveal how sports increasingly intersected with American culture and politics.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Hence my interest in Jehane Noujaim and Vikram Gandhi’s four-part docuseries.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2026

Her successful bet against Valeant Pharmaceuticals, the poster child for drug-price gouging during the 2016 election, landed her a starring role on Netflix’s “Dirty Money” docuseries.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

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