bun

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noun (1)

ˈbən

Synonyms of bun next

: a sweet or plain small bread

especially : a round roll

: a knot of hair shaped like a bun

buns plural : buttocks

bun

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Example Sentences

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Noun

The buns are happily butter-toasted and the house secret sauce has a creamy, Thousand Island-like flavor created with fresh thyme and sauteed shallots. —

Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2023 Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost Cozy Up on 'Asteroid City' Red Carpet at Cannes: Photos The actress pulled her hair back in a chic bun and kept her makeup neutral with a small black winged eye and a glossy pink lip. —

Tracey Harrington Mccoy, Peoplemag, 24 May 2023 Instead of piling cheese and bacon on your burger in a white flour bun, wrap the meat in romaine leaves and top it with tomato, red onion, and avocado. —

Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 14 Apr. 2023 The meal is topped with a new sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, layers of sharp cheddar, onion rings, pickles and signature mayo, served on a bun with chunks of cheddar cheese baked throughout. —

Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2023 Titanium dioxide helps to whiten foods such as Kroger fat-free half-and-half, Campbell’s Healthy Request chicken corn chowder and Little Debbie honey buns. —

Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2023 Check out the exclusive images — and how Dobrev's glowy makeup and ballerina bun came together — below. —

Sophia Panych, Allure, 9 Mar. 2023 At Alice + Olivia, the traditional ballerina bun is less stiff and more relaxed, featuring soft waves bundled up loosely. —

Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 1 Mar. 2023 Lobster claw and tail meat is sautéed in butter with garlic and thyme, and served on a brioche bun. —

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