1. a smooth yarn made from combed wool fibers
2. fabric made from worsted yarn

1. past tense of worst; defeated or got the better of

Examples

• The tailor used fine worsted to make the suit.
• Her dress was made of high-quality worsted fabric.
• The worsted yarn felt smooth between her fingers.
• He worsted his opponent in the debate.
• The champion was worsted by an unknown challenger.
• She worsted all her competitors in the contest.
• The worsted cloth had a lustrous finish.