plural yarns
1
: a long, thin piece of cotton, wool, etc., that is thicker than thread and that is used for knitting and weaving
skeins of yarn
The sheep's wool will be spun into yarn.
colorful yarns
2
: an exciting or interesting story
especially
: a story that is so surprising or unusual that it is difficult to believe
yarns about ghosts and goblins
a storyteller who spins yarns that will keep any audience riveted
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“Yarn.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/yarn. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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