pound sterling

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Definition Noun : The basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland : "Pound sterling" is the official currency of the United Kingdom, subdivided into 100 pence. A monetary standard : It can refer to the British currency system itself. Usage Examples Noun : The price is ten pounds sterling. (The cost is ten units of British money.) He exchanged his dollars for pounds sterling at the...