yarn
noun
thread made of natural or synthetic fibers and used for knitting and weaving.
yarns
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pluralof yarn.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof yarn (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
yarnnounthread made of natural or synthetic fibers and used for knitting and weaving.
Example Sentences
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Coppola’s use of archival footage brings Jacobs’ yarns to life.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2026
Kelbourne Woolens, for one, delayed the release of two new yarns Kelley had hoped to launch this year because of the trade uncertainty.
From Barron's ● Dec. 24, 2025
Works such as “Treasure Island” and “Kidnapped,” still read today, exemplify the Scottish author’s gift for yarns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025
Other knitters won’t be so dedicated, and either turn to lower-quality, less sustainable yarns like acrylic or polyester, or get priced out of the hobby entirely.
From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2025
I watched as Noodles sized up the yarns to see which black was the best black for Needles.
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
