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yawn
[ yawn ]
verb (used without object)
- to open the mouth somewhat involuntarily with a prolonged, deep inhalation and sighing or heavy exhalation, as from drowsiness or boredom.
Synonyms: gape
- to open wide like a mouth.
Synonyms: gape
- to extend or stretch wide, as an open and deep space.
Synonyms: gape
verb (used with object)
- to say with a yawn.
- Archaic. to open wide, or lay open, as if by yawning.
noun
- an act or instance of yawning.
- an opening; open space; chasm.
Critics say the new fashions are one big yawn.
yawn
/ jɔːn /
verb
- intr to open the mouth wide and take in air deeply, often as in involuntary reaction to tiredness, sleepiness, or boredom
- tr to express or utter while yawning
- intr to be open wide as if threatening to engulf (someone or something)
the mine shaft yawned below
noun
- the act or an instance of yawning
Derived Forms
- ˈyawner, noun
- ˈyawning, adjective
- ˈyawningly, adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of yawn1
Word History and Origins
Origin of yawn1
Example Sentences
Eventually, the ground collapses, leaving a yawning hole.
A stark, yawning gap separated private behavior and deep-rooted public morality.
With “Succession” gone the premium cable channel needs something to fill the yawning space between seasons of “House of the Dragon.”
The tried-and-true way to close yawning gaps in income inequality, health care access, and worker satisfaction is with labor unions.
Lower state funding, along with higher costs primarily driven by faculty and staff pay increases, larger retirement plan contributions and more expensive healthcare, are projected to create that yawning UC budget hole.
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