sterling

Definition

  • noun: silver that is 92 percent pure
  • noun: British money
  • synonyms: christian, admirable, and pence

Examples

  • a 'sterling' example of democracy at work

  • a drop in the value of 'sterling'

  • a 'sterling' bracelet

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) information. SARAH GROANS (I'm sorry. I'm sorry.) Where's the hairpin? What? The Empress pin valued at ' million sterling? We already had a buyer in the West and then one of our people was greedy, he took it, brought it back to London, and you, Mr Holmes, have been searching. (..)
    2010 TvShow: Sherlock Title: The Blind Banker Season: 1 Episode 2