yon

American  

[yon] / yɒn /

adjective

1. yonder.

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pronoun

1. that or those yonder.

yon British  

/ jɒnd, jɒn /

determiner

1. 1. an archaic or dialect word for that

      yon man

   2. ( as pronoun )

      yon's a fool

2. variants of yonder

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yon Idioms  

1. see hither and thither (yon).

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Etymology

Origin of yon

First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English geon; akin to Dutch gene, German jener, Old Norse enn, inn “the,” Gothic jains “that”

Example Sentences

Japan has developed a habit of throwing cash hither and yon to no good effect other than to accumulate debt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

So Adam fights the Justice folks, hurling them hither and yon and being by them hurled.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2022

His storytelling may leave something to be desired in terms of elegance and economy, but my interest in “Belle,” though frequently dragged hither and yon, never flagged.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2022

Over the last two weeks, as college athletes race hither and yon for endorsement deals in the name, image and likeness era, Martin McNair has wished he could tap the brakes.

From Washington Times • Jul. 15, 2021

“Now, Mither, serve forth yon porridge, for I have not broken my fast this day.”

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli

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