bun

Example Sentences

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She ended up wearing her hair in a visible bun as a compromise, the complaint states.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"But I quite like the hot cross bun with a bit of apple."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The chicken Parmesan sliders are called Chicky Chicky Parm Parm and have the American Express Centurion emblazoned on the bun.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

When he gets excited or gestures for emphasis, a dreadlock falls from his bun and shakes with his words.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025

Her sister’s hair was still up in its usual prissy bun, but Molly could see the monster, just beneath that thin mask of humanity they both wore.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny