yawn
Definitions
Noun
- An involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
Verb
- Utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
- Be wide open
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Definitions: 3
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📰 This Word in the News:
Why do we yawn? UMBC’s Bob Provine dives into a common, but still mysterious behavior on NPR
Jul 10, 2017 UMBC - University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Jul 10, 2017 UMBC - University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Yawning Is So Contagious You Can Catch It Before You're Born, Study Suggests
May 17, 2026 ScienceAlert
May 17, 2026 ScienceAlert
Trump on Legislation to Address the Nation’s Housing Crisis: ‘It’s a Yawn’
Jun 29, 2026 The New York Times
Jun 29, 2026 The New York Times