yawn

B2
Pronunciation
/jɔːn/
/jɔn/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

The action of yawning; opening the mouth widely and taking a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored.

2 Definition

A particularly boring event.

Example Sentences
  • The slideshow we sat through was such a yawn. I was glad when it finished.
Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored, and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation.

Example Sentences
  • I could see my students yawning, so I knew the lesson was boring them.
2 Definition

To say while yawning.

3 Definition

To present a wide opening.

Example Sentences
  • Death yawned before us, and I hit the brakes.
4 Definition

To open the mouth, or to gape, through surprise or bewilderment.

5 Definition

To be eager; to desire to swallow anything; to express desire by yawning.

Example Sentences
  • to yawn for fat livings