Words Starting with Y

Explore the meanings and uses of words starting with the letter Y.

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Yacht: (noun) A medium-sized sailing boat equipped for cruising or racing.
Example: They spent the summer sailing their yacht around the Mediterranean.

Yarn: (noun) A continuous length of interlocked fibers, used for knitting or weaving.
Example: She bought a ball of yarn to knit a sweater.

Yearn: (verb) To have an intense feeling of longing for something.
Example: He yearned for the days of his youth.

Yield: (verb) To produce or provide; to give way to pressure or demand.
Example: The farm yields a variety of crops each season.

Yonder: (adverb) At some distance in the direction indicated; over there.
Example: The mountains yonder are covered in snow.

Yoke: (noun) A wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals; (verb) to join together.
Example: The farmer placed the yoke on the oxen before plowing the field.

Youth: (noun) The period between childhood and adult age; young people collectively.
Example: The program focuses on empowering youth through education.

Yummy: (adjective) Delicious; pleasing to the taste.
Example: The chocolate cake was incredibly yummy.

Yawn: (verb) To open one’s mouth wide and inhale deeply due to tiredness or boredom.
Example: She couldn’t help but yawn during the long lecture.

Yeti: (noun) An ape-like creature said to inhabit the Himalayan region; also known as the Abominable Snowman.
Example: Many hikers hope to catch a glimpse of the elusive yeti.

Yoke: (verb) To harness animals together; (noun) a frame that joins two animals.
Example: They yoked the oxen for the heavy plowing.

Yesteryear: (noun) The past, especially the time that is remembered nostalgically.
Example: The classic films from yesteryear still hold a special place in my heart.

Yonderly: (adjective) Dreamily or wistfully thoughtful; absentminded.
Example: He had a yonderly expression on his face as he gazed out the window.

Yule: (noun) An old term for the Christmas season; often associated with winter festivities.
Example: They celebrated Yule with traditional songs and feasts.

Yardstick: (noun) A measuring stick one yard long; a standard used for comparison.
Example: The company uses customer satisfaction as a yardstick for success.

Yellow: (adjective) The color of ripe lemons or egg yolks; often associated with happiness and caution.
Example: She wore a bright yellow dress that stood out in the crowd.

Yes: (adverb) Used to give an affirmative response or to express agreement.
Example: “Will you join us for dinner?” “Yes, I’d love to!”

Yielding: (adjective) Giving way under pressure; compliant or flexible.
Example: The yielding branches swayed in the wind.