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Serb

1 American  
[surb] / sɜrb /
Serb. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. Serbia.

  2. Serbian.


Serb British  
/ sɜːb /

noun

  1. another word for Serbian

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Usage

See See at Bosnian

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Etymology

Origin of Serb

C19: from Serbian Srb

Example Sentences

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But the seventh-seeded Serb has a way of defying Father Time and he has had two days to recover on a surface where points are shorter and generally less taxing on the body.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

Since the 1992-1995 war, Bosnia has remained split between its Serb and Bosniak-Croat entities, linked by weak central institutions.

From Barron's Jun. 4, 2026

With both now out of his way, there are precious few players left in the draw who have the experience of beating the Serb great in a Grand Slam setting.

From BBC May 28, 2026

"She's a bit of an artist on the tennis court. You are always excited to watch her play," says the Serb, who has previously worked with 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic.

From BBC May 19, 2026

The Austrian ultimatum was delivered to the Serb capital, Belgrade, on July 23, 1914.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

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