C1nounformalmoneybusiness
US/ˈstɜːr.lɪŋ/
UK/ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/
the official money of the United Kingdom, usually called the pound
In context
The price is quoted in sterling, so the total changes with the exchange rate.
Sterling fell sharply against the dollar after the announcement.
She paid the hotel in sterling and kept the receipt.
Words that go with sterling
noun + noun
- pound sterlingThe fee is fifty pounds sterling.
- sterling exchange rateThe sterling exchange rate affects exports.
- sterling areaSeveral countries once belonged to the sterling area.
- sterling crisisThe sterling crisis worried investors.
noun + preposition
- in sterlingPrices are shown in sterling.
adjective + noun
- strong sterlingA strong sterling makes holidays abroad cheaper for British people.