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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

yawn

/jɔːn/ verb · British & US
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What does yawn mean?

verb

A natural, automatic, and usually involuntary act of inhaling deeply and exhaling slowly, often accompanied by a slight opening of the mouth and a feeling of drowsiness or tiredness.

Example

"She let out a loud yawn as she sat through the long and boring meeting."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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