Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yawn
verb
/jɔːn/
Definition
To open the mouth wide and inhale deeply, often as a response to tiredness or boredom.
Examples
- After a long meeting, she couldn’t help but yawn.
- The child yawned and rubbed his eyes, ready for bed.
- He felt the urge to yawn during the lecture.
Meaning
Yawning usually indicates tiredness, sleepiness, or boredom. It is an involuntary action that often occurs when a person is transitioning between wakefulness and sleep.
Synonyms
- gape
- sigh
- exhale
