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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The lot number is authentic, but the serial numbers are not, the company said. Joe Hernandez, NPR, 16 Apr. 2025 During the search of the teen’s bedroom, investigators found seven additional handguns and a short-barrel rifle, which had no serial number, the petition said. Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 1 Apr. 2025 The rule does not prohibit the sale or possession of the kits but instead requires serial numbers and background checks on purchasers. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025 The serial numbers on the jewelry matched the numbers on the missing earrings. Hank Sanders, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for serial number

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of serial number was in 1838

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Serial number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serial%20number. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

serial number

noun
: a number showing place in a series and used as a means of identification
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!