bun

noun

Definition of bunnext
as in chignon

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Recent Examples of bun The sandwich consisted of a marinated skinless chicken breast filet, lettuce, tomato, sweet red onion, Monterey Jack cheese and a herb sauce, all piled on a bun, according to a 1993 press release about the menu item. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 The manager, Steph Burridge, appeared, her blond hair half gathered into a top bun. — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 In keeping with the old Hollywood style of the gown, Kardashian sported an unusual smooth bouffant updo that featured a high ponytail looped under to create a large rounded bun that sat on the back of her head. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 18 Oct. 2026 Pork lacquered with a sweet, sticky glaze overflowed from the center of the pillowy bun. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bun
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bun
  1. chignon
  2. beehive
  3. updo
  4. pageboy
  5. pug
  6. permanent
  7. perm
  8. big hair
Noun
  • Celebrity hairstylist Brian Magallones considers this the perfect balance between a not-too-fussy and not-too-structured chignon, a style that sounds tough to style without a professional team but is actually quite easy to master at-home.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The ornate trim and sparkle speak for themselves, making these the perfect pieces to pair with a slick chignon, red lipstick and your favorite heels.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of chignon
Noun
  • Before opening a beehive, master beekeeper Debra DeWitt looks for clues.
    — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Kardashian’s hair was styled in a Jackie O-esque beehive with angular shaping, a style popularized in the ’60s when Kennedy was the First Lady.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of beehive
Noun
  • But what felt right for the day of the wedding was a curly updo.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In keeping with the old Hollywood style of the gown, Kardashian sported an unusual smooth bouffant updo that featured a high ponytail looped under to create a large rounded bun that sat on the back of her head.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of updo
Noun
  • George served as a pageboy, while William was his brother’s best man.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Taylor doffed his signature pageboy cap for a humble bow following the soothing ballad.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of pageboy
Noun
  • Great Danes, for example, generally don’t live as long as golden retrievers or pugs.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The pattern bucks what scientists see elsewhere in the animal kingdom and helps explain why Great Danes rarely outlive golden retrievers or pugs.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of pug
Noun
  • While Republicans made the tax cuts for the wealthy permanent, these minor tax cuts for a few ordinary Americans are short-lived.
    — Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2025
  • If hotness is an effort to make the ephemeral permanent, then illness is a constant reminder of how nothing is forever.
    — Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, 26 June 2021
Definition of permanent
Noun
  • With her toadstool-like jet-black perm and dark red lipstick, Haru is a striking presence, the sensuousness of her moves conveying both longing and sorrow.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Between the football, the success and the fashionable perm, that was the kind of popularity that Machtig Maus (Mighty Mouse) had.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of perm
Noun
  • Crafted by celebrity hair architect Tokyo Stylez, the texture spoke to a different time, a decade defined by big hair, otherwise known as the ’80s.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Well besides being well known for her voice, big hair and charming personality, she was also recognized for her devotion to the natural world.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of big hair

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“Bun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bun. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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