What does YARNS mean?

Parts of Speech

Yarns is a noun.

Definitions

Yarns are spun fibers used for knitting, weaving, or sewing. It can also refer to a long, rambling story or tale.

Pronunciations

US: /yärns/

UK: /järns/

Origin and Usage

The word "yarns" has its origins in Old English, where it was spelled "gearn." It has been used to refer to spun fibers for centuries, and the meaning of a long, rambling story or tale dates back to the 19th century. Yarns can be made from a variety of materials, including wool, cotton, and silk, and are used in a wide range of textile applications.

Synonyms

Threads, fibers, stories, tales, anecdotes.

Related Words

Thread, fiber, story, tale.

Example Sentences

• She spent the evening knitting with her favorite yarns.
• He regaled the group with tall yarns of his adventures in the wilderness.
• The store carries a wide variety of yarns in different colors and textures.
• She spun the yarns into thread for weaving on her loom.