yawn
verb (used without object)
to open the mouth somewhat involuntarily with a prolonged, deep inhalation and sighing or heavy exhalation, as from drowsiness or boredom.
yawns
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pluralof yawn.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof yawn (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
yawnverb (used without object)to open the mouth somewhat involuntarily with a prolonged, deep inhalation and sighing or heavy exhalation, as from drowsiness or boredom.
Example Sentences
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“Today’s market yawns at the risk only because Iran talks tough, but hasn’t pulled the trigger, ever,” Raj said.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 12, 2026
Some of our contagious behaviors are involuntary; for example, if someone yawns in our vicinity, we might find ourselves also trying to suppress a yawn.
From Salon ● Jan. 20, 2025
This account reposts tons of cute videos—of snuggles, leaps, yawns, and naps.
From Slate ● Dec. 28, 2024
His eyes were barely open, yawns still sticking to the scruff of his swollen beard, but he knew there was work to do.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2023
I can still hear Mrs. King, spine straight and shrill voice booming: "How does this book make you feeU" She then made a few exaggerated yawns.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
