worsted

noun

wor·​sted ˈwu̇-stəd  ˈwər-stəd 

: a smooth compact yarn from long wool fibers used especially for firm napless fabrics, carpeting, or knitting

also : a fabric made from worsted yarns

worsted adjective

Examples of worsted in a Sentence

a suit made of worsted

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Worsted (now Worstead), England

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

worsted

noun

wor·​sted ˈwu̇s-təd  ˈwər-stəd 

1

: a smooth compact yarn from long wool fibers

2

: a fabric made from worsted yarns

worsted adjective

Etymology

named for Worsted (now Worstead) a village in England where the fabric was made