Cb

1 of 3

abbreviation

cumulonimbus

Cb

2 of 3

symbol

columbium

CB

3 of 3

noun

: citizens band
also : the radio transmitting and receiving set used for citizens-band communications

Examples of Cb in a Sentence

Noun We heard the truckers talking on the CB.

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Cb was in 1959

Dictionary Entries Near Cb

Cite this Entry

“Cb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cb. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

CB

noun
1
2
: the radio set used for citizens-band communications

Medical Definition

cb

1 of 3 abbreviation
centibar

Cb

2 of 3 symbol
columbium

CB

3 of 3 abbreviation
bachelor of surgery
Etymology

Abbreviation

Latin Chirurgiae Baccalaureus

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