pound sterling

noun

1. pound ²( def 3 ).

pound sterling

noun

1. the official name for the standard monetary unit of the United Kingdom See pound 3

Word History and Origins

Origin of pound sterling¹

First recorded in 1625–35

Example Sentences

They also found two bags filled with pound sterling bank notes.

From BBC

Long-term Treasury yields, traditionally subdued in Asian hours, spiked to a fresh 16-year peak , keeping the dollar close to multi-month tops to G-3 rivals the euro, pound sterling and yen.

From Reuters

But the fact is, like the 19th-century system in which the British pound sterling was pegged at a fixed rate to gold, such arrangements only work until they cease to work.

From Salon

The first minister said there would be a "careful and responsible phased approach" to introducing the Scottish pound and in the meantime, Scotland would keep using pound sterling.

From BBC

Eight years ago, the SNP and Scottish government prospectus for independence would have seen joint control of the Bank of England and of the pound sterling.

From BBC