Synonyms of yarn

yarn

noun

ˈyärn 

1

as in tale

a brief account of something interesting that happened especially to one personally

Grandpa likes to tell yarns about when he was young

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tale
• story
• anecdote
• incident
• event
• episode
• occurrence
• happening
• recital
• recitation

2

as in story

a work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel

a ripping yarn about space travel and alien monsters

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tale
• story
• novella
• narrative
• short story
• history
• novelette
• fable
• joke
• romance
• anecdote
• myth
• record
• bedtime story
• parable
• fairy tale
• annals
• legend
• folktale
• report
• exemplum
• chronicle
• account

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of yarn

From there, the string is sorted and sent to a recycling partner to break the string down into raw material and turned into yarn. — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

The farms are in close proximity to one of the two remaining spinning mills in Greece, Nafpaktos Cotton, and produce some of the few natural-fiber yarns that have never left Europe. — Lucianne Tonti, Vogue, 16 July 2026

Much of his charm—and admiration from the gods—stems from his endless ability to spin a yarn. — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 July 2026

The most hazardous items include electrical cords, string, yarn, ribbon, hair ties, rubber bands, plastic bags, medication containers and small fabric pieces. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026