word
Sterling
STUR-lihng
/ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
sterling
Dictionary meaning
Highest in quality.
Examples
- Especially the pound sterling as the basic monetary unit of the UK.
Synonyms: greatest
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