British Pound (Noun)
Meaning
The basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The British pound is one of the most widely traded currencies in the world.
- She exchanged her dollars for British pounds at the airport before heading to London.
- The price of the souvenir was 20 British pounds, which seemed a bit steep to me.
- The British pound has been the official currency of the United Kingdom since 1971.
- After Brexit, the value of the British pound dropped significantly against the US dollar.