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pound

nounfemininegeneral usevery common/ˈlibɾɐ/li·bra

Definition

1

The basic monetary unit of the United Kingdom and some other countries, equal to 100 pence; also a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (approx. 453 grams).

Usage examples

The price is fifteen pounds and fifty pence.
She lost over ten pounds after starting the new diet.

Synonyms

Common combinations

pound sterlingEgyptian poundpound coinpound sign