bun

1 of 2

noun (1)

1
: a sweet or plain small bread
especially : a round roll
2
: a knot of hair shaped like a bun
3
buns plural : buttocks

bun

2 of 2

noun (2)

Examples of bun in a Sentence

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Noun
Her hair was styled in a half-up half-down bun with bangs, while her loose waves were on full display. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024 Welcome Diner, Phoenix Welcome Diner is a beloved Phoenix hotspot offering five burgers, including the Welcome Burger made with a 6-ounce patty, mild cheddar, garlic aioli, ketchup, onion and pickles on a Noble brioche bun. Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 13 Mar. 2024 Yeah—that classic straight updo with a front swoop, or a bun. Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024 The splendid sandwiches at Henry’s are made from pork butts cooked for 12 hours over hickory coals then chopped fine and piled on a soft bun. Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024 Billionaire Greg Flynn, who made his fortune running one of the world’s largest restaurant franchise operations, is getting a new boost from sourdough loaves and brioche buns. Daniela Sirtori-Cortina, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2024 At Braud & Co, a bakery, Rosenthal proclaims that he’s eaten the best cinnamon bun of his life. Laura Manske, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Established in 1992, the business's distinct takes on the Russian buns with filling have secured them honors like being named one of Smithsonian Magazine's 20 Most Iconic Food Destinations Across America. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2024 At participating locations, customers can get the Fiery Big Fish, a twist on the classic that comes with lettuce, pickles, tartar sauce and a spicy glaze on a brioche-style bun, starting Feb. 14. The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English bunne

Noun (2)

perhaps from bun entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bun was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Bun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bun. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

bun

noun
ˈbən
1
: a sweet or plain small bread
especially : a round roll
2
: a knot of hair shaped like a bun

Medical Definition

: the concentration of nitrogen in the form of urea in the blood

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