yarn (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /jɑːrn/

Definition

A long, continuous thread made of twisted fibers, used for knitting, sewing, or weaving.

Examples

• She bought several different colors of yarn to make a patchwork blanket.

• The old sailor spun a long yarn about his adventures at sea.

• He used thick yarn to create a durable rug.

How to Use yarn

spin a yarn (idiom)

To tell a long, often exaggerated story. — "He likes to spin a yarn about his supposed adventures."

yarn about (prepositional phrase)

To tell a story concerning a particular subject or person. — "She told a funny yarn about her cat's antics."

yarn for (prepositional phrase)

Thread used for a specific purpose, like knitting or crocheting. — "He bought bright red yarn for a Christmas sweater."

Synonyms of yarn

Words with a similar meaning to yarn:

• thread
• fiber
• twine
• story

Antonyms of yarn

Words with the opposite meaning to yarn:

• short story
• single thread

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