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Yawn Definition & Meaning

1. To open one's mouth wide and inhale deeply due to tiredness or boredom.

Example: I couldn't help but yawn during the boring lecture.

2. A reflex act of inhaling deeply with an open mouth due to tiredness or boredom.

Example: The meeting was so long and boring that everyone started to yawn.

3. To express a lack of interest or enthusiasm.

Example: The audience began to yawn as the speaker droned on.

4. A contagious reflex act of inhaling deeply with an open mouth, often triggered by seeing or hearing someone else yawn.

Example: Just seeing the picture of a yawning cat made me yawn too.

5. To stretch or extend oneself, often after waking up or after a long period of inactivity.

Example: After a long nap, i yawned and stretched my arms and legs.

Examples of the word yawn used in sentences.

  • I yawned during the boring class.
  • The baby yawned and fell asleep.
  • John couldn't stop yawning during the movie.
  • The tired panda let out a big yawn.
  • She covered her mouth while yawning.
  • I couldn't stop yawning during the boring lecture.
  • Listening to the raindrops falling made me yawn and want to take a nap.
  • Seeing the cute puppy made me yawn.
  • The comedian's jokes made me yawn with laughter.
  • After a long day at work, all I wanted to do was yawn and go to bed.
  • The movie was so predictable that I started yawning after just 20 minutes.
  • My dog always yawns when he's tired, it's so cute.
  • Every time I see someone else yawn, I can't resist doing the same.
  • I didn't get much sleep last night, so I've been yawning all morning at work.
  • After a long day at work, I couldn't stop yawning during the boring meeting.
  • The sight of the cozy bed made me yawn, as I longed for a good night's sleep.
  • The comedian's jokes were so boring, I started to yawn uncontrollably.
  • After a long day at work, I couldn't help but yawn throughout the entire meeting.
  • As the professor continued to lecture, students around the room began to yawn in boredom.
  • Seeing her drowsy expression and frequent yawns, I suggested that we call it a night and head home.
  • The boredom of the meeting caused many of the participants to let out a collective yawn.
  • As soon as I got comfortable on the couch, a big yawn escaped from me.
  • Despite my efforts to stay engaged in the lecture, I couldn't help but yawn repeatedly.
  • The sight of his lackluster presentation made me want to yawn, but I forced myself to stay alert.
  • Even the exciting plot of the novel couldn't keep me awake, as I found myself yawning every few minutes.
  • She tried to hold back a yawn as she listened to yet another monotonous sales pitch.
  • As the boring documentary dragged on, the audience could not help but stifle a yawn or two.
  • Despite being fully rested, he let out a loud yawn in the middle of the important meeting.
  • The sleepy atmosphere of the dimly lit room was inviting enough for a yawn to escape his lips.
  • The long and uneventful lecture made the entire class yawn in unison.
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