yawn

/jɔ:n/
Noun
  1. an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
    • he could not suppress a yawn
    • the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop
    • he apologized for his oscitancy
Verb
  1. be wide open
    • the deep gaping canyon
  2. utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
    • The child yawned during the long performance

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The child yawns during the long car ride.