yawn

noun

  1. 1

    an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom

    he could not suppress a yawn

    the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop

verb

  1. 1

    utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

    The child yawned during the long performance

  2. 2

    be wide open

    the deep gaping canyon

Synonyms

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