yarn

[yahrn]

yarn Definition

  • 1a long or spun-out story, especially one that is implausible
  • 2a continuous strand of twisted threads of natural or synthetic fibers, used in knitting, weaving, etc.

Using yarn: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "yarn" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Grandpa always tells us a yarn about his adventures in the war.

  • Example

    She spun a yarn about her trip to the moon.

  • Example

    I bought some yarn to knit a sweater.

  • Example

    The scarf was made from soft and warm yarn.

yarn Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with yarn

  • telling a long, drawn-out story, often with embellishments or exaggerations

    Example

    He's always spinning a yarn about his past exploits.

  • a type of street art that uses colorful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn or fiber rather than paint or chalk

    Example

    The city was covered in yarn bombing installations during the art festival.

  • a knitting technique that creates an extra stitch and a decorative hole in the fabric

    Example

    To create a lacy pattern, you need to do a yarn over after every few stitches.

Origins of yarn

from Old English 'gearn', meaning 'spun fiber'

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Summary: yarn in Brief

The term 'yarn' [yahrn] can refer to a long and implausible story, as in 'Grandpa always tells us a yarn about his adventures in the war.' It can also mean a continuous strand of twisted threads of natural or synthetic fibers, used in knitting, weaving, etc., as in 'I bought some yarn to knit a sweater.' The phrase 'spinning a yarn' denotes telling a long, drawn-out story, often with embellishments or exaggerations.