lbs

Definition

'lbs' is the written abbreviation for 'pounds', a unit of weight used primarily in the United States and some other countries. One pound (lb) is equal to about 0.45 kilograms.

Usage & Nuances

Always used in written form to indicate weight (plural), often follows a number (e.g., '10 lbs'). Never used to refer to currency. Informal; spoken English almost always uses 'pounds' instead of 'lbs'.

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