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sterling

Pronunciation: [/ˈstɜɹlɪŋ/]

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sterling: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use sterling in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “quality”

(adjective) being extremely good or valuable. If something is described as sterling, it means it is top-notch or excellent.

Example

She received a promotion for her sterling work performance.

Example

The service at the restaurant was not sterling; it was quite disappointing.

Example

What qualities make this product sterling?

Context: “currency”

(noun) the basic unit of money in Great Britain, or the British pound. Sterling is used as a way to refer to British currency or money.

Example

She exchanged her dollars for British sterling before traveling to London.

Example

He didn't have any sterling left for his trip to England.

Example

How much sterling should I bring for shopping in the UK?

How to pronounce sterling

Pronunciation: [/ˈstɜɹlɪŋ/]

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