Siberian

adjective

Si·​be·​ri·​an sī-ˈbir-ē-ən How to pronounce Siberian (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Siberia (a vast region of northern Asia that is roughly coextensive with Russia in Asia) or its people
Siberian noun
plural Siberians

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Troy has barely snapped a pic before he is forced to parachute into the Siberian wilderness. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Other great choices are perennial sage, Siberian iris, and Veronica for long-lasting blooms. — Annie Burdick, The Spruce, 2 Sep. 2026 Jacobsen, after interrogating scientific and security experts around the world, has imagined an accident at a Siberian lab that launches a runaway outbreak. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026 Some eggs are clean and bright (say, Siberian caviar); others are creamy, nutty, deeply savory, or more persistent (à la golden osetra). — Felipe Riccio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Siberian

Word History

First Known Use

1719, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Siberian was in 1719

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“Siberian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Siberian. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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