yarn

The word “yarn” has 1 syllable: yarn

It's pronounced as /jɑrn/

What is synonym and antonym for yarn?

In the thesaurus, “yarn” has 50 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for yarn along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for yarn

account
adventure
alibi
anecdote
annals
bedtime story
chronicle
cotton fiber
episode
event
exemplum
fable
fabrication
fairy tale
flaxen thread
fleece
folktale
happening
history
incident
joke
legend
lie
line
myth
narrative
novelette
novella
occurrence
parable
potboiler
prose
recital
recitation
record
report
romance
sea story
short story
song
song and dance
spun wool
story
string
tale
tall story
tall tale
thread
twist
wool

Antonyms for yarn

truth

Meanings of yarn

noun
1. A twisted strand of fiber used for knitting or weaving.
2. Bundles of fibers twisted together, and which in turn are twisted in bundles to form strands, which in their turn are twisted or plaited to form rope.
3. A story, a tale, especially one that is incredible.
verb
1. To tell a story or stories.

Example Sentences

Grandma spun a captivating yarn about her adventurous travels when she was young.
The knitter carefully selected a vibrant yarn to create a colorful scarf.
The old sailor loved to share his sea tales, each one a fascinating and embellished yarn.
Children gathered around the campfire, eagerly listening to the storyteller's spooky yarn.
The cozy blanket was crafted from soft and warm yarn that the artisan had hand-dyed.

On this page you'll find 51 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yarn, such as: account, adventure, alibi, anecdote, annals, bedtime story, chronicle.

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