yawn
/jˈɔn/ · 1 syllable
Meaning
noun
- an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
“he could not suppress a yawn”
verb
- utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
“The child yawned during the long performance” - be wide open
“the deep gaping canyon”
Synonyms for yawn
Words that rhyme with yawn
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