Sterling

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈstɜː(ɹ).lɪŋ/
• Rhymes: -ɜː(r)lɪŋ

Full definition of sterling

Noun

1. The currency of the United Kingdom; especially the pound.
• 1905, w, w:The Case of Miss Elliott Chapter 1, “… among the objects stolen was the famous parure of Black Diamonds, for which a bid of half a million sterling had just been made and accepted. …”
2. Former British gold or silver coinage of a standard fineness: for gold 0.91666 and for silver 0.925.
• S. M. LeakeSterling was the known and approved standard in England, in all probability, from the beginning of King Henry the Second's reign.
3. Sterling silver, or articles made from this material.
4. A structure of pilings that protects the piers of a bridge; a starling.

Adjective

1. of, or relating to British currency, or the former British coinage.
2. of, relating to, or made from sterling silver.
3. Of acknowledged worth or influence; high quality; authoritative.
4. Genuine; true; pure; of great value or excellence.

Anagrams

• ringlets