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  • zloty
    zloty
    noun
    a nickel coin and monetary unit of Poland, equal to 100 groszy. Zl.
  • złoty
    złoty
    noun
    the standard monetary unit of Poland, divided into 100 groszy

zloty

American  
[zlaw-tee] / ˈzlɔ ti /

noun

plural

zlotys,

plural

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


złoty British  
/ ˈzlɒtɪ /

noun

  1. 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 company added that it intends to open 350-400 new stores in the fourth quarter, as well as grow in online sales, driving revenue of 28 billion zloty to 29 billion zloty for 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

The Warsaw-listed group gained 2,100 zloty, or 12%, to 19,550 zloty in early afternoon European trading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

"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 • Oct. 16, 2023

Poland’s currency, the zloty, was slightly stronger after the rate cut.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023

A guard ordered us to turn over any valuables, and I gave him the few zloty I had in my pockets.

From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz

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