1
a
: a native or inhabitant of Serbia
b
: a member of a South Slavic ethnic group that originated in the Balkans
2
Serb adjective

Examples of Serb in a Sentence

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But before his last-four clash with the Serb on Saturday, Alcaraz will swing more than his tennis racquet, facing compatriot and 2017 Masters champion, Sergio Garcia, in a golf face-off. Manasi Pathak, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 The Serb battled through a four-set fight against the Australian 11th seed on Centre Court, eventually finding a way to secure a 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win after more than three hours of play. Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 July 2025 The Serb’s courage during his treatment for leukaemia served as an inspiration. James Horncastle, New York Times, 15 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

ultimately from Serbian & Croatian Srbin (plural Srbi)

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Time Traveler
The first known use of Serb was in 1799

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“Serb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Serb. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

Serb

noun
1
: a person born or living in Serbia
2

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