Bun Definition

bŭn
buns
noun
buns
An unsweetened round or oblong roll, used especially to hold a hamburger patty or a hot dog.
American Heritage
A small roll made of bread dough, sometimes sweetened or spiced or containing raisins, etc.
Webster's New World
Hair worn in a roll or knot.
Webster's New World
A drunken spree.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
abbreviation

Blood, urea, nitrogen.

Wiktionary
idiom
get a bun on
  • to become drunk
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Bun

Noun

Singular:
bun
Plural:
buns

Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Bun

  • get a bun on

Origin of Bun

  • Middle English bunne probably from Old French bugne boil of Celtic origin

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Origin unknown

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Bun Sentence Examples

  • Her pink hair was up in a bun that revealed the delicate cut of her elfin features.

  • Or try a corned beef sandwich on a soft pretzel bun.

  • She used a few combs to pull hers into a French bun.

  • Her hair was still pink and in a loose bun on the top of her head.

  • This simple and sophisticated style is a perfect bridal hairstyle for long hair because you have enough hair to create a large full bun and you'll look polished and put together from your I dos until the last dance.

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Words Starting With

BBUBUN

Words Ending With

NUNBUN

Unscrambles

bun

Words Starting With B and Ending With N

Starts With B & Ends With NStarts With BU & Ends With NStarts With B & Ends With UN

Word Length

3 Letter Words3 Letter Words Starting With B3 Letter Words Ending With N