zloty

[ zlaw-tee ]

/ ˈzlɔ ti /

Save This Word!

noun, plural zlo·tys, (collectively) zlo·ty.

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

QUIZ

CAN YOU ANSWER THESE COMMON GRAMMAR DEBATES?

There are grammar debates that never die; and the ones highlighted in the questions in this quiz are sure to rile everyone up once again. Do you know how to answer the questions that cause some of the greatest grammar debates?

Question 1 of 7

Which sentence is correct?

His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of zloty

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

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

British Dictionary definitions for zloty

złoty

/ (ˈzlɒtɪ) /

noun plural -tys or -ty

the standard monetary unit of Poland, divided into 100 groszy

Word Origin for złoty

from Polish: golden, from zlyoto gold; related to Russian zoloto gold

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012