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Main meanings of yarnstorm in English

: yarnstorm1yarnstorm2

yarnstorm1

noun

  • The action or an act of covering or decorating public objects with colourful knitted or crocheted items; an instance or example of yarn bombing.

Origin

Early 21st century; earliest use found in The Times. From yarn + storm. Compare slightly earlier yarnstorm, yarnstormer, and yarnstorming.

Pronunciation

yarnstorm

/ˈjɑːnstɔːm/

Main meanings of yarnstorm in English

: yarnstorm1yarnstorm2

yarnstorm2

verb

  • with object Yarn bomb.

Origin

Early 21st century; earliest use found in The Observer. From yarn + storm.

Pronunciation

yarnstorm

/ˈjɑːnstɔːm/