Pronunciation: /jɑrn/

Definitions of yarn

noun a long continuous length of interlocked fibers, used for knitting or weaving

Example Sentences

A1 I like to knit with colorful yarn.

A2 She bought a ball of yarn to make a scarf.

B1 The yarn was tangled, making it difficult to unravel.

B2 The artisan spun the yarn into a beautiful tapestry.

C1 The intricate design of the sweater was created using different types of yarn.

C2 The yarn shop offered a wide selection of high-quality fibers for knitting and crocheting.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She yarned a cozy scarf for her grandmother.

A2 He yarned a colorful blanket for his baby sister.

B1 The elderly woman yarned a beautiful sweater for herself.

B2 The artisan yarned intricate patterns into the tapestry.

C1 The skilled knitter yarned a detailed design on the shawl.

C2 The expert weaver yarned a masterpiece using various textures.

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Example Sentences

A1 I bought a yarn scarf for the winter.

A2 She knitted a yarn blanket for her baby.

B1 The yarn material used for the sweater is very soft.

B2 The yarn color options for the project are limited.

C1 The artisan used high-quality yarn to create intricate designs.

C2 The yarn industry has seen significant growth in recent years.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She knitted a scarf using pink yarn.

A2 The cat played with a ball of yarn.

B1 I bought some yarn to make a sweater.

B2 The intricate design of the tapestry was created using different colors of yarn.

C1 The artisan carefully dyed the yarn to achieve the perfect shade.

C2 The yarn was spun from the finest wool, resulting in a luxurious texture.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I bought yarn to knit a scarf.

A2 She used yarn to make a sweater for her dog.

B1 The yarn I bought is soft and colorful.

B2 Knitting with high-quality yarn makes a big difference in the final product.

C1 The artisan dyed the yarn herself, creating unique and beautiful colors.

C2 The yarn she used was hand-spun and sourced from a local farm.

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Example Sentences

A1 I knit a scarf with blue yarn.

A2 She bought a skein of yarn to crochet a blanket.

B1 The yarn used in the sweater was very soft.

B2 The shop sells a variety of yarn for different crafting projects.

C1 She spun her own yarn from alpaca wool.

C2 The artisan dyed the yarn with natural plant extracts.

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Example Sentences

A1 I like to knit with colorful yarn.

A2 She bought some yarn to make a scarf for the winter.

B1 I need to buy more yarn before I can finish my project.

B2 The yarn was soft and easy to work with.

C1 The yarn store had a wide variety of textures and colors.

C2 After knitting with expensive yarn, I couldn't go back to the cheap stuff.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Yarn! I dropped my knitting needles again.

A2 Yarn, I forgot to buy more wool for my project.

B1 Yarn! I can't seem to untangle this mess of yarn.

B2 Yarn, this yarn is so soft and luxurious.

C1 Yarn, I never knew knitting could be so relaxing.

C2 Yarn, I've been working on this intricate pattern for weeks.

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Example Sentences

A1 I bought a new yarn to knit a scarf.

A2 She enjoys crocheting with colorful yarn.

B1 The store offers a wide variety of yarn for different projects.

B2 He spun the yarn into a beautiful tapestry.

C1 The artisan dyed the yarn using natural pigments.

C2 Her intricate designs with yarn have won several awards.

Examples of yarn in a Sentence

formal The artisan carefully selected the finest yarn for her latest knitting project.

informal I found a huge stash of yarn in my grandma's attic, wanna help me use it up?

slang I can't believe she spun that yarn about her dog eating her homework!

figurative His stories were like tangled yarn, impossible to unravel and make sense of.

Grammatical Forms of yarn

past tense

yarned

plural

yarns

comparative

more yarn

superlative

most yarn

present tense

yarn

future tense

will yarn

perfect tense

have yarned

continuous tense

yarning

singular

yarn

positive degree

yarn

infinitive

to yarn

gerund

yarning

participle

yarned

Origin and Evolution of yarn

First Known Use: 1000 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'yarn' originated from the Old English word 'gearn' which meant 'spun fiber'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'yarn' evolved to specifically refer to spun threads used for knitting, weaving, or sewing.