Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lb

Abbreviation
el-bee
Definition
The abbreviation for ‘pound’ and is used to denote weight.
Examples
  • The bag of flour weighs 5 lb.
  • I need to lose 10 lb for the summer.
  • This package is 3 lb in weight.
Meaning
It signifies a unit of mass or weight equal to 16 ounces or approximately 0.453592 kilograms.
Synonyms
  • pound
  • weight unit
  • lbs (plural)