💷pound

noun, verb
/paʊnd/

Meaning

a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency

Example Sentences

The price of the book is five pounds.

Synonyms

lb (pound as weight), sterling (pound as currency)

Antonyms

ounce

Collocations

pound of meat, pound sterling, pound weight, pound cake

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