[
US
/ˈjɔn/
]
[ UK /jˈɔːn/ ]
[ UK /jˈɔːn/ ]
VERB
-
be wide open
the deep gaping canyon -
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
The child yawned during the long performance
NOUN
-
an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
he apologized for his oscitancy
the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop
he could not suppress a yawn
How To Use yawn In A Sentence
- One's feet were cold and the uncertainty of everything made one yawny but not sleepy.
- Harrieth woke up and rubbed the sleep dust from her eyes, she yawned deeply, throwing her arms out to the side.
- Come ten o'clock in the evening we've generally begun to stretch and yawn, and by ten thirty the house is quiet except for gentle snoring.
- Everyone I've seen in London today has got bleary eyes, and is yawning.
- It is claimed, probably incorrectly, that in social environments yawning and weariness are due to an accumulation of carbon dioxide.
- You will be able to see where the yawning gaps are up ahead. Life Without Work
- She raised her small gloved fist, yawned ever so gently, tiptapping her small gloved fist on her opening mouth and smiled tinily, sweetly. Ulysses
- Kurai says ‘I need a drink’ and then he yawns, covering his mouth with one hand.
- The place was Podunk City, a pimple of yawns on a bare white butt.
- He yawned, leaning back in his chair and rumpling his hair.
