Main entry: oscitance, oscitancy, yawn, yawning
Definition: an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
Usage: he could not suppress a yawn; the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop; he apologized for his oscitancy
Main entry: yawn
Definition: utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
Usage: The child yawned during the long performance
Definition: be wide open
Usage: the deep gaping canyon