world war
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of world war
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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Supposedly the ultimate check on power, many became the walking wounded, moving by instinct with a hand on the shoulder of the person ahead of them, like soldiers in the first world war.
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026
In November 2024, Koguan said he was “no longer all-in-Tesla” and began acquiring Treasury bills, citing his fear of a “1929 type stock market crash” and a potential third world war.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that the current conflict in his country could escalate into a world war.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025
“Im trying to get updates on whether world war 3 is on but all im seeing are fat JD vance memes.”
From Slate • Mar. 5, 2025
They discussed whether Adam and Eve had been real people or whether there would ever be another world war.
From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz
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