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Yarn: meaning, definitions and examples

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yarn

 

[ jɑːrn ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

knitting

Yarn is a long continuous length of interlocked fibers, commonly used in the production of textiles, knitting, and crocheting. It is typically made from natural fibers such as wool, cotton, or synthetic fibers like acrylic.

Synonyms

fiber, thread, wool

Examples of usage

  • Please pass me the blue yarn for my knitting project.
  • She bought a skein of yarn to make a scarf.
Context #2 | Noun

storytelling

Yarn is also a slang term for a long, often elaborate narrative of real or fictitious adventures; an entertaining tale.

Synonyms

narrative, story, tale

Examples of usage

  • He spun a yarn about his travels in Africa.
  • The old sailor delighted us with his yarns of the sea.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To yarn means to chat or talk idly.

Synonyms

chat, converse, gossip

Examples of usage

  • We sat yarning for hours about our childhood memories.

Translations

Translations of the word "yarn" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fio

🇮🇳 सूत

🇩🇪 Garn

🇮🇩 benang

🇺🇦 пряжа

🇵🇱 przędza

🇯🇵 糸

🇫🇷 fil

🇪🇸 hilo

🇹🇷 iplik

🇰🇷 실

🇸🇦 خيط

🇨🇿 příze

🇸🇰 priadza

🇨🇳 纱线

🇸🇮 preja

🇮🇸 garn

🇰🇿 жіп

🇬🇪 ძაფი

🇦🇿 iplik

🇲🇽 hilo

Etymology

The word 'yarn' can be traced back to the Old English word 'gearn', which referred to spun fiber. Over time, it evolved to the Middle English 'yern' and eventually to 'yarn' in modern English. Yarn has been an essential material in textiles and crafts for centuries, with a rich history of production and usage in various cultures around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,474 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.