Russ
noun
a Russian.
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Russ
1 American
[ruhs]
/ rʌs /
Russ
2
American
[roos]
/ rʊs /
noun
Russ
3
American
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Russ.
Russ
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British
/ rʌs /
noun
RUSS
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British
abbreviation
Russ.
3
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Etymology
Origin of Russ
From French russe, German Russe or Dutch rus, all ultimately from Old Russian Rusĭ the common East Slavic name for the East Slavic-speaking lands and peoples before c1500
Example Sentences
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“Brent crude oil prices remain below $100 per barrel—a good barometer of how talks between Tehran and Washington are perceived to be progressing,” AJ Bell investment director Russ Mould said.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell, wrote in a note that despite stocks rising, there is still some nervousness in the market because “there remains considerable uncertainty over a successful outcome from peace negotiations.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Meanwhile, Russ Field, the band's former guitarist, said Oakes had an "uncanny natural talent to write catchy melodies and lyrics".
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
“It’s probably the number-one question, issue or conundrum we’re dealing with today,” said Aon’s global chief investment officer, Russ Ivinjack, who advises and manages money for pension plans, endowments and foundations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
But then life goes on and Russ remembers that he wants to show me something.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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