yon meaning and definition

YON adjective

Definition of yon (adjective)

1. distant but within sight (`yon' is dialectal)
   • "yonder valley"; "the hills yonder"; "what is yon place?"
   • synonyms: yonder

YON adverb

Definition of yon (adverb)

1. at or in an indicated (usually distant) place (`yon' is archaic and dialectal)
   • "the house yonder"; "scattered here and yon"- Calder Willingham
   • synonyms: yonder