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gentleman's sweep

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈdʒɛntəlmənz swiːp/

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noun

Meaning 1

A playoff series outcome, typically in a best-of-seven format, wherein a team wins four games to one (4–1).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • The team won three games in the series and then lost a game, but recovered with a gentleman's sweep.

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