an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value; 10 dollars worth of gasoline'
the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful
French couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture; noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895)
[ Syn: worth , charles frederick worth ]
worth (n.)
worthy of being treated in a particular way; an idea worth considering; the deserving poor (often used ironically)
[ Syn: deserving ]
having a specified value; not worth his salt; worth her weight in gold'