World War III
Americannoun
Usage
What is World War III? World War III or World War Three (WW3) is a hypothetical, catastrophic global conflict.
Example Sentences
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But perhaps World War III has now been meme-ified to the point of not meaning anything anymore.
From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026
These pages are full of people with anxieties and worries — from worrying about World War III to a retiree with $1 million who is riddled with financial security.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 10, 2025
Can the good ol’ boys of Task Force 141 once again stop him from starting World War III?
From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2023
It’s Mendelsohn’s interactions with Jackson onscreen — their two characters squabble like decades-long lovers as they attempt to stave off World War III — that energize this latest installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2023
Maybe World War III was not about to begin after all.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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