zloty

American

[zlaw-tee] / ˈzlɔ ti /

noun

plural

zlotys,

plural

zloty

a nickel coin and monetary unit of Poland, equal to 100 groszy. Zl.

złoty British

/ ˈzlɒtɪ /

noun

the standard monetary unit of Poland, divided into 100 groszy

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Etymology

Origin of zloty

1915–20; < Polish złoty literally, of gold, golden, adj. derivative of złoto gold

Example Sentences

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The school might be free, but if Olka was studying rather than working, it would take zlotys out of his pocket.

From Literature

The 12% drop against the Polish zloty—coupled with U.S. tariffs—has made its sofas more expensive for U.S. customers over the past year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sales for the year are expected to reach 23 billion zloty to 23.5 billion zloty, the group said.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said he believed that having its own currency, the zloty, helped Poland avoid recession during the global financial crisis and to weather other shocks.

From Seattle Times

"The zloty should continue to strengthen further in the near-term in anticipation of improving relations with the EU that will help to support growth and attract capital inflows."

From Reuters

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