yarn

noun
UK: /jɑːn/
US: /jɑːrn/

  1. A long, thin string of cotton, wool, or other fibers used for knitting or weaving.

    1. I need more yarn to finish my scarf.
    2. She chose a soft yarn in a beautiful shade of blue for her next project.

  2. A story, often a long and rambling one, that may be exaggerated or untrue.

    1. He told a tall yarn about his fishing trip.
    2. The old sailor spun a yarn about sea monsters and hidden treasures.

Synonyms

tale thread narrative story fiber
yarn intransitive-verb

  1. To tell a story, especially a long and imaginative one.

    1. He likes to yarn about his adventures.
    2. The friends would yarn late into the night, sharing stories and laughter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "yarn" in English means: A long, thin string of cotton, wool, or other fibers used for knitting or weaving., A story, often a long and rambling one, that may be exaggerated or untrue..

The phonetic transcription of "yarn" is /jɑːn/ in British English and /jɑːrn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "yarn": tale, thread, narrative, story, fiber.

Example usage of "yarn": "I need more yarn to finish my scarf.". More examples on the page.