Yarn — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Yarn
Yarn (noun)
- a continuous often plied strand composed of either natural or synthetic fibers or filaments and used in weaving and knitting to form cloth
- a similar strand of another material (such as metal, glass, or plastic)
- a narrative of adventures; especially, a tall tale
Yarn (verb)
- to tell a yarn
Yarn (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a brief account of something interesting that happened especially to one personally
"Grandpa likes to tell yarns about when he was young"
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a work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel
"a ripping yarn about space travel and alien monsters"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Yarn
The most common words with a similar meaning to Yarn:
Word Forms of Yarn
Inflections: yarned, yarning, yarns
Derived words: yarner (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Yarn
Middle English yerne, yarne "spun fiber," going back to Old English gearn, going back to Germanic *garna- (whence also Middle Dutch gaern, garen "spun fiber," Old High German & Old Norse garn), masculine noun probably from the same base as feminine *garnō "intestine" (whence Old Norse gǫrn, plural garnar "guts") and *garnja- (in Old English micgern, midirne "fat around the entrails of an animal," Old Saxon midgarni, Old High German mittigarni, with *midja- mid:1), going back to Indo-European *ǵhorH-n- (whence also Lithuanian žarnà "intestine" and Greek khordḗ "catgut, string of a musical instrument, sausage," in plural "guts, tripe," if altered from *khornḗ), suffixed o-grade derivative of *ǵhr̥H- "gut, cord made from animal intestines," whence Latin haru- "intestines" (in haruspex haruspex), Sanskrit híraḥ "band, strip," hirā́ "vein"
First known use: before 12th century
Words & Phrases Containing Yarn
Frequently Asked Questions about Yarn
What does "Yarn" mean?
"Yarn" means a continuous often plied strand composed of either natural or synthetic fibers or filaments and used in weaving and knitting to form cloth. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a continuous often plied strand composed of either natural or synthetic fibers or filaments and used in weaving and knitting to form cloth. It has 2 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Yarn"?
Other words for "Yarn" include anecdote, story, tale, narrative, novelette, novella and short story. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Yarn" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Yarn"?
There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Yarn". Common alternatives include anecdote, story, tale, narrative, novelette, novella and short story.
How do you use "Yarn" in a sentence?
Examples of "Yarn" in a sentence: "Grandpa likes to tell yarns about when he was young"; "a ripping yarn about space travel and alien monsters".
Is "Yarn" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Yarn" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Yarn"?
"Yarn" is pronounced /ˈyärn/.
What is the origin of the word "Yarn"?
"Yarn" comes from Middle English yerne, yarne "spun fiber," going back to Old English gearn, going back to Germanic *garna- (whence also Middle Dutch gaern, garen "spun fiber," Old High German & Old Norse garn), masculine noun probably from the same base as feminine *garnō "intestine" (whence Old Norse gǫrn, plural garnar "guts") and *garnja- (in Old English micgern, midirne "fat around the entrails of an animal," Old Saxon midgarni, Old High German mittigarni, with *midja- mid:1), going back to Indo-European *ǵhorH-n- (whence also Lithuanian žarnà "intestine" and Greek khordḗ "catgut, string of a musical instrument, sausage," in plural "guts, tripe," if altered from *khornḗ), suffixed o-grade derivative of *ǵhr̥H- "gut, cord made from animal intestines," whence Latin haru- "intestines" (in haruspex haruspex), Sanskrit híraḥ "band, strip," hirā́ "vein". First known use: before 12th century.
What is another word for "Yarn" meaning "a brief account of something interesting that happened especially to one personally"?
When "Yarn" (noun) means a brief account of something interesting that happened especially to one personally, synonyms include anecdote, story and tale.