Usually means: Cricket series between England, Australia.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (the Ashes)

noun:  (cricket) A trophy played for by England and Australia in Test cricket; in the form of a small urn containing the ashes of a cremated cricket stump or set of bails.
noun:  (cricket) A series of Test cricket matches played between England and Australia.
noun:  (rugby league, sports, by extension) A nominal trophy contested by England and Australia in other sports, especially rugby league.
noun:  (rugby league, sports) A series of such test matches.

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