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Serb

1 American  
[surb] / sɜrb /

noun

  1. Serbian.

  2. Serbo-Croatian.

Serb. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. Serbia.

  2. Serbian.

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

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A partial repeat vote held on Sunday to choose a successor to Bosnian Serb banned president Milorad Dodik confirmed the victory of his ally, the complete results showed.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

But Alcaraz found more rhythm from the baseline and outlasted the Serb fourth seed to claim his seventh major title.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 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

Djokovic, a record 10-time winner in Melbourne, took his place in the semi-finals when Italian opponent Lorenzo Musetti retired hurt when he was leading the Serb 6-4, 6-3, 1-3.

From Barron's • 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

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