docuseries

American

[dok-yoo-seer-eez] / ˈdɒk yuˌsɪər iz /

noun

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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He mentions how Ken Burns’ docuseries “The American Revolution” demonstrated the founding fathers’ intention to create a country that was fair to all and that equality is part of America’s foundation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

They are also producing adaptations of The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory, and a drama set in the world of polo after making a docuseries about the sport.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

So when Reynolds and McElhenney bought the team and embarked on their docuseries, they hoped that by rebuilding the team they could also revitalize the down-on-its-luck town.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

To accompany the special, Peacock aired the four-part docuseries, “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night,” diving deep into aspects of the show fans don’t often get an intimate glimpse of.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

In the subreddit, the latest advancements in paleontology appear alongside divided reactions to dinosaur media, like Netflix’s recent Morgan Freeman-narrated docuseries, “The Dinosaurs.”

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

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