yarn bomb

English

A yarn bomb

Alternative forms

• yarnbomb

Verb

yarn bomb (third-person singular simple present yarn bombs, present participle yarn bombing, simple past and past participle yarn bombed)

1. (neologism) To cover (a public structure) with decorative knitted yarn, as a form of graffiti or street art.

Derived terms

• yarn bomber

 

Related terms

• yarn bombing (noun)

 

Noun

yarn bomb (plural yarn bombs)

1. A decorative knitted yarn item, placed on a public structure as a form of graffiti or street art.
   • 2022 October 22, Sophie Skyring, “What is happening to 'yarnbombs' made to cheer up city park?”, in Norwich Evening News‎, archived from the original on 29 August 2024:

     The damaged yarnbombs are currently being repaired and re-installed – it is hoped that this time the artworks will be there to stay.

References

• “yarn bomb, v.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
• “yarn bomb, n.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.