English Word · Intermediate
yawn
A particularly boring event
Pronunciation: yôn
Meaning
A particularly boring event.
Example
But Mrs. MacWhirr, in the drawing-room […], stifled a yawn—perhaps out of self-respect—for she was alone.
But Mrs. MacWhirr, in the drawing-room […], stifled a yawn—perhaps out of self-respect—for she was alone.
Practice tips
- Practice yawn out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.