nounπShareThe currency of the United Kingdom; especially the pound."My grandmother sent me fifty sterling for my birthday. "nationeconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFormer British gold or silver coinage of a standard fineness: for gold 0.91666 and for silver 0.925."My grandmother saved a collection of antique sterling silver teaspoons. "valuefinanceeconomyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSterling silver, or articles made from this material."My grandmother's tea set is made of sterling. "materialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA structure of pilings that protects the piers of a bridge; a starling."The new bridge's sterling protected the piers from the strong currents. "architectureanimalbuildingnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf, or relating to British currency, or the former British coinage."My grandfather collected sterling silver coins from his travels in England. "financeeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf, relating to, or made from sterling silver."The antique silver tea set was made from sterling silver. "materialvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf acknowledged worth or influence; high quality; authoritative."Her mother's advice on handling conflict at school was considered sterling. "qualityvaluecharacterachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareGenuine; true; pure; of great value or excellence."Her sterling character earned her the respect of everyone at school. "qualityvaluecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
