serial number

noun

: a number indicating place in a series and used as a means of identification

Examples of serial number in a Sentence

the serial number of a computer

Recent Examples on the Web

The serial numbers on those documents appeared to align with the sequence of the Blast files, forming a consistent chronological progression. — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026

Ghost guns do not have serial numbers and are difficult for law enforcement officials to track. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Investigators also recovered a 9 mm firearm, which officers saw in Brown’s waistband, with a serial number that had been destroyed, according to warrants. — Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Police searched that car and found a case for a 10mm Glock with a serial number matching the weapon found in the pool, police wrote. — Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for serial number

• cumber
• lumber
• slumber
• umber
• encumber
• outnumber
• renumber

Kids Definition

serial number

noun

: a number showing place in a series and used as a means of identification