Vocabulary Entry

yawn

|noun • verb

noun

An act of yawning, typically due to tiredness or boredom.

Example Sentences

"His yawn was contagious, causing others in the room to follow suit."

"She covered her mouth during a loud yawn in the middle of the lecture."

"A big yawn escaped him as he struggled to stay awake."

"The sight of the puppy made her suppress a yawn."

verb

Example Sentences

"He began to yawn during the long meeting."

"When she feels sleepy, she can't help but yawn."

"The baby started to yawn, signaling it was time for a nap."

"It's polite to cover your mouth when you yawn in public."