"Worlds" serves primarily as the plural of "world," but also designates various significant works across literature and music. In literature, it refers to Eric Flint's 2009 collection of science fiction and fantasy short stories, and Joe Haldeman's 1981 novel. Musically, "Worlds" titles jazz saxophonist Joe Lovano's 1989 album and electronic music artist Porter Robinson's critically acclaimed 2014 album. Additionally, "Worlds" is commonly used as an abbreviated term for a world championship event in competitive sports or gaming.