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sterling
1[stur-ling]
adjective
of, relating to, or noting British money.
The sterling equivalent is #5.50.
(of silver) having the standard fineness of 0.925.
made of silver of this fineness.
a sterling teapot.
thoroughly excellent.
a man of sterling worth.
Synonyms: , , ,
noun
British currency.
the standard of fineness for gold and silver coin in the United Kingdom, 0.91666 for gold and 0.500 for silver.
Also called sterling silver.silver having a fineness of 0.925, now used especially in the manufacture of table utensils, jewelry, etc.
manufactured articles of sterling silver.
sterling flatware.
Sterling
2[stur-ling]
noun
a city in NW Illinois.
a city in NE Colorado.
a male given name.
sterling
1/ ˈɜːɪŋ /
noun
British money
pound sterling
( as modifier )
sterling reserves
the official standard of fineness of British coins: for gold 0.91666 and for silver 0.925
short for sterling silver
( as modifier )
a sterling bracelet
an article or articles manufactured from sterling silver
a former British silver penny
adjective
(prenominal) genuine and reliable; first-class
sterling quality
Sterling
2/ ˈɜːɪŋ /
noun
Peter. born 1960, Australian rugby league player: played 18 matches for Australia (1982–88)
Other 51Թ Forms
- sterlingly adverb
- sterlingness noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of sterling1
Example Sentences
Frier, France’s consul general in Los Angeles, was preparing to host a party and the 25-pound sterling silver objet d’art was the guest of honor.
The senior right-hander kept the Horned Frogs’ offense at bay, facing just three over the minimum in eight sterling innings.
A sterling silver urn, given to Miss Pickford by the queen of Siam, is also in a glass case.
But Clooney is duly nominated for bringing Murrow’s sterling moral example to life at a time when the country badly needs a shot in the arm of courage.
They would pay each other using traditional currency, like the pound sterling or US dollar.
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