Bun: meaning, definitions and examples

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bun

 

[ bสŒn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food

A small, typically round bread roll. Buns can be sweet or savory and are often enjoyed as a snack or dessert.

Synonyms

bread, pastry, roll

Examples of usage

  • I love eating a warm cinnamon bun with my morning coffee.
  • She ordered a burger with a side of fries and a soft bun.
Context #2 | Noun

hairstyle

A hairstyle where the hair is pulled back and twisted or plaited into a round shape at the back of the head.

Synonyms

chignon, knot, updo

Examples of usage

  • She wore her hair in a messy bun for the casual event.
  • The ballerina secured her bun with bobby pins before the performance.
Context #3 | Noun

slang

A term of endearment used to refer to someone, especially a child or loved one.

Synonyms

darling, honey, sweetheart

Examples of usage

  • Come here, little bun, let me give you a hug.
  • How are you doing today, bun?

Translations

Translations of the word "bun" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‹เคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Brรถtchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ roti

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒะปะพั‡ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ buล‚ka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท petit pain

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ panecillo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ekmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋นต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุจุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ houska

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพemฤพa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐๅœ†้ขๅŒ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพemlja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bolla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพา›ะฐัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bulka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ panecillo

Etymology

The word 'bun' has a long history dating back to Old French and Middle English. In Old French, 'bun' referred to a bulge or knob, which later evolved to mean a small, round bread roll in Middle English. Over time, 'bun' has come to be associated with various meanings, including hairstyle and slang terms of endearment.

See also: bunion, bunny.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,452, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.