Meaning & Definition of Yawn in English
English⟶
Yawn
/jɔn/
noun
1. An involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth
- Usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
- "He could not suppress a yawn"
- "The yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"
- "He apologized for his oscitancy"
synonym:
- yawn,
- yawning,
- oscitance,
- oscitancy
verb
1. Utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
- "The child yawned during the long performance"
synonym:
- yawn
2. Be wide open
- "The deep gaping canyon"
synonym:
- gape,
- yawn,
- yaw
Examples of using
We yawn when sleepy or bored.
Cover your mouth when you cough, sneeze, or yawn.