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Definition of yawner

yawner

/ˈjɔː.nər/
yawn · er
Plural:yawners
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yawner Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An extremely boring or unexciting event, performance, or person.

Example

"The three-hour budget meeting turned out to be a complete yawner."

2

A person or animal that yawns.

Example

"Because yawning is contagious, a single yawner in the classroom soon had half the students doing the same."

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• Rhymes for yawner

• Nearby Words

yavne
yaw
yawn
yawner
yawning
yawny
yay

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yawner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yawner
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