adverb
General Slang
yonder
YON-der · adverb · informal
Over there; at a distance in view.
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Definitions
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Refers to a place a moderate distance away, usually within sight and gestured toward. "Over yonder" is the common phrasing.
“The barn's just over yonder past the creek.”
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yonder In A Sentence
The barn's just over yonder past the creek.
Origin & Usage
From Old English "geond" (beyond, over there); preserved in Southern and Appalachian speech long after fading from standard English.
People Also Ask
What does yonder mean?
Yonder means 'over there,' referring to a place a moderate distance away that's usually within sight and gestured toward.
How is yonder used?
It's most common in the phrase 'over yonder,' as in 'the barn's just over yonder past the creek.'
Where does yonder come from?
It comes from Old English 'geond' (beyond, over there) and survives in Southern and Appalachian speech long after fading from standard English.
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