world war

noun

1. a war that involves most of the principal nations of the world.

Word History and Origins

Origin of world war¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

King Charles led the nation in two minutes of silence in remembrance of men and women who lost their lives serving in the two world wars or other conflicts.

From BBC

King Charles led the nation in two minutes of silence in remembrance of those who lost their lives serving in the two world wars or other conflicts.

From BBC

Across the UK, poppies are worn each year to mark Remembrance events and commemorate those who lost their lives in two world wars and other conflicts.

From BBC

King Charles will lead the nation in remembrance of those who lost their lives in two world wars and other conflicts at the Cenotaph in central London.

From BBC

“They’re worried about this issue. When we’re on the brink of world war, you want to talk about your daughters?” she said.

From Salon