zloty
noun
a nickel coin and monetary unit of Poland, equal to 100 groszy. Zl.
zloty
American
[zlaw-tee]
/ ˈzlɔ ti /
noun
plural
zlotys,plural
zloty
złoty
British
/ ˈzlɒtɪ /
noun
Etymology
Origin of zloty
1915–20; < Polish złoty literally, of gold, golden, adj. derivative of złoto gold
Example Sentences
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Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization—one of the company’s preferred metrics—rose to 4.57 billion zloty from 4.10 billion zloty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Sales for the year are expected to reach 23 billion zloty to 23.5 billion zloty, the group said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
"This is indicated by the currency market, where the Polish zloty is strengthening, and it seems that what investors may assume...is that the potential government...will have a more open attitude towards the European Union".
From Reuters • Oct. 16, 2023
Poland’s currency, the zloty, was slightly stronger after the rate cut.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023
A loaf of bread usually cost no more than half a zloty!
From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz
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