1ster·ling 
/ˈstɚlɪŋ/ noun
/ˈstɚlɪŋ/ noun [noncount] 1 : silver that is 92 percent pure —called also sterling silver 2 : British money
▪ a drop in the value of sterling — see also pound sterling
▪ a drop in the value of sterling — see also pound sterling
