word
Yawn
Yawn
/ˈjɔːn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
yawn
Dictionary meaning
An involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth.
Examples
- The child yawned during the long performance.
Synonyms: oscitance, oscitancy, yawning
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