Yawn ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Yawn ( verb )

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

Origin:

Middle english yanen, from old english gægan, of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. The baby let out a big yawn and then went back to sleep.
2. He yawned and stretched his arms, trying to wake up.
3. She couldn't help but yawn during the long lecture.
4. The dog let out a loud yawn before lying down.
5. The audience let out a collective yawn during the slow performance.

(As a noun)

Yawn ( noun )

An act of inhaling deeply through the open mouth, often accompanied by a sound, typically done when one is tired or bored.

Origin:

Middle english yanen, from old english gægan, of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. After a long day at work, he gave a big yawn.
2. The yawn was contagious and soon everyone in the room was doing it.
3. She stifled a yawn, hoping her boss wouldn't notice.
4. The dog's yawn was so big, it looked like it was about to swallow its own tongue.
5. The yawn was so loud that it interrupted the silence of the library.