RhymeZone: yawning definitions

Definitions of yawning:

noun: an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
Example: "The yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"
adjective: gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
Example: "The yawning mine shaft"
adjective: with the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness
Example: "A yawning congregation"