GB

1 of 2

noun

: sarin

GB

2 of 2

abbreviation

1
gigabyte
2
Great Britain

Examples of GB in a Sentence

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Noun
The backstory As intrinsically linked to the city’s identity, history, and high society as The Savoy in London or The Plaza in New York, the GB has hosted everyone from Maria Callas to Jodie Foster and Jean-Paul Gaultier since opening in 1874. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 The afternoon loss to the British team wasn’t necessarily surprising, as Team GB is undefeated and now already qualified for the semifinals with two matches to spare. Duluth News Tribune, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026 Sophie Jackson now skips the Team GB entry that will defend Muirhead’s Olympic gold. Matt Slater, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026 According to individual plans published between 2024 and 2025, and as reported by U.K. outlets including LBC and GB News, the measures apply to landscapes including the Cotswolds, the Chilterns, the Malvern Hills and others. Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for GB

Word History

Etymology

Noun

code name

First Known Use

Noun

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of GB was in 1961

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“GB.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/GB. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

Medical Definition

GB

1 of 2 noun
: sarin

GB

2 of 2 abbreviation
gallbladder
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