Sterling Definition & Meaning
sterling
- adjective
- highest in quality
- noun
- British money; especially the pound sterling as the basic monetary unit of the UK
"Sterling" in song lyrics
See how sterling is used in real songs:
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"In the projects, the fully automated sterling"
Cormega — Endangered Species -
"the 4-5, Infra red Mac and the Sterling"
Cormega — Dramatic Entrance -
"Mostly Turkish hash on the purple grass in the sterling"
Hieroglyphics — 7 Sixes
Words that rhyme with sterling
Usage tips for "sterling"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does sterling mean?
- highest in quality British money; especially the pound sterling as the basic monetary unit of the UK
- What part of speech is sterling?
- Sterling is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does sterling have?
- Sterling has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).