Serb

¹ American  

[surb] / sɜrb /

noun

1. Serbian.

2. Serbo-Croatian.

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Serb. ² American  

abbreviation

1. Serbia.

2. Serbian.

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Serb British  

/ sɜːb /

noun

1. another word for Serbian

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Usage

See See at Bosnian

Other Word Forms

• anti-Serb adjective
• pro-Serb adjective

Etymology

Origin of Serb

C19: from Serbian Srb

Example Sentences

Evidence provided by Serbia, which has never recognised Kosovo's independence, is particularly sensitive due to the scale of atrocities committed by Serb police and military during the 1998-1999 conflict.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

When the Serb won his first Grand Slam title, at the Australian Open in 2008, Federer was already on 12 majors and Nadal had taken virtual ownership of the French Open.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

When Alcaraz cramped against Djokovic two years ago, the Serb exploited his lack of movement, and he could do little more than see out the match.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Feeling fresh is a positive for the 38-year-old Serb going into Friday's semi-final against Jannik Sinner.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 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