sterling

7 definitions • 12 examples

British money:

The value of sterling increased against several other currencies yesterday.

If you buy things on the plane, you can either pay for them in pounds sterling (= British pounds) or in US dollars.

(of precious metal, especially silver) of a particular standard of purity:

a sterling silver candlestick

of a very high standard:

You've done a sterling job.

Everyone has made a sterling effort.

of the highest quality:

McCoy had a sterling season last year.

the British system of currency, based on the pound:

sterling rises/falls Sterling rose against the dollar to $1.5522.

in sterling Our prices are in sterling.

You can pay in pounds sterling or in US dollars.

used to describe a metal, especially silver, that has a particular high level of purity (= measure of how pure it is):

Offers include a 124-piece set of sterling silver cutlery at €4,495.

of a very high standard:

The lowest rates and best deals go to customers with sterling credit.

There have been sterling performances by some hedge fund managers.