pounds
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈpaʊndz// UK //pˈaʊndz// pounds
n. the main unit of money in the UK, or a unit used to measure how heavy something is.
n. the standard unit of currency in the United Kingdom and several other territories; also a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or approximately 0.45 kilograms.
The book costs ten pounds.
The recipe calls for two pounds of fresh tomatoes and a small bunch of basil.
Despite the volatility of the global markets, the value of the pound remained relatively stable against the dollar throughout the fiscal quarter.
Usage
When referring to currency, the symbol £ is used before the number, but the word is spoken after.
Pitfall
The bag weighs five pound.The bag weighs five pounds.When used as a plural unit of measurement or currency, the word must take the plural 's'.