iced bun

noun

plural iced buns
British
: an oblong sweet roll frosted with usually white or pink glossy icing
Iced buns are a traditional treat, given to children as part of a school dinner (usually the day after hot dogs were on the menu) …Ellen Scott

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of iced bun was in 1879

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“Iced bun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iced%20bun. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.

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