gb (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: dʒiː biː

Definition

An abbreviation for Great Britain, used informally to refer to the United Kingdom or its people.

Examples

• The GB team won the gold medal in the cycling event.

• Many tourists visit London every year to see the sights of GB.

• He's a proud GB citizen who loves his country's history.

How to Use gb

GB + noun (adjectival)

Used as an adjective to describe something belonging to Great Britain. — "The GB team won."

from + GB (noun)

Used as a noun referring to the country. — "He is from GB."

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