World War III

noun

1. a hypothetical world war of the future, often conceived as a nuclear war resulting in the total destruction of the human race.

Example Sentences

Its predecessor sparked an international crisis and almost started World War III.

From The Daily Beast

They never anticipated being targeted by weapons designed to guard the Red Army for World War III.

From The Daily Beast

Given the combustibility of the neighborhood, the Syrian civil war really could become World War III.

From The Daily Beast

The online crowdfunding petition—helpfully named “Help Kickstart World War III!”

From The Daily Beast

Then the U.S. and U.S.S.R. had their own versions of whom to thank for avoiding World War III.

From The Daily Beast