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to yawn
01
to unexpectedly open one's mouth wide and deeply breathe in because of being bored or tired
Intransitive
Example
The monotonous presentation made the audience yawn uncontrollably.
As the lecture dragged on, students began to yawn in boredom.
She yawned loudly, not able to hide her exhaustion.
02
to be exceptionally large or wide, often in a way that appears open or gaping
Intransitive
Example
The vast desert yawned endlessly under the hot sun.
The canyon yawned before them, stretching for miles in both directions.
The wide river yawned between the two banks, stretching out like a sea.
Yawn
01
an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
Example
The monotonous presentation made the audience yawn uncontrollably.
As the lecture dragged on, students began to yawn in boredom.
She yawned loudly, not able to hide her exhaustion.
Tired from the long journey, the passengers started to yawn.
