worsted
/ˈwʊstɪd/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈɚstɪd] /ˈwʊstɪd/ (ame, ipa) · [wˈɚstɪd] /ˈwu̇-stəd How to pronounce worsted (audio) ˈwər-stəd How to pronounce worsted (audio)/ (ame, mw)
worsted — noun
1. a smooth woollen cloth woven from tightly twisted yarn, valued for suits, skirts
a smooth woollen cloth woven from tightly twisted yarn, valued for suits, skirts, and other tailored garments because it hangs well and holds a sharp crease
Theo chose a dark grey worsted for his wedding suit.
The tailor recommended worsted because it holds its shape all day.
collocation: hold its shape
Keiko's new skirt is made of lightweight worsted that drapes beautifully.
Amara picked a navy worsted jacket for her job interview.
The shop displayed bolts of worsted in charcoal and deep blue.
- broadcloth
a similarly smooth woollen fabric, but with a different weave and finish
- gabardine
a tightly woven twill fabric, also smooth but with a diagonal rib
用法筆記
Almost always used attributively before clothing nouns: worsted suit, worsted trousers, worsted skirt. Uncountable when referring to the material as a whole.
常見錯誤
2. yarn produced by tightly spinning long wool fibres until smooth and strong, used
yarn produced by tightly spinning long wool fibres until smooth and strong, used by knitters and weavers for projects where even stitches matter
Fatima bought three skeins of worsted yarn for the baby blanket.
collocation: skein of worsted
Diego used worsted to knit a warm scarf for his grandmother.
The knitting pattern calls for worsted weight yarn and size eight needles.
Kwame prefers worsted because it does not split while he works.
Irina spun the long wool fibres into a smooth worsted.
- woollen yarn
a broader term covering all wool-spun yarns; worsted is a specific subtype with a tight twist
- fingering yarn
a much thinner yarn weight, used for socks and lightweight garments
用法筆記
Frequently paired with 'weight' in knitting terminology: 'worsted weight' is a standard category of yarn thickness, thicker than DK and thinner than bulky.