buns
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Jasper: “Make a list, and afterwards we’ll go to the shop and buy matches and candles and buns.”
From Salon
Guests at Mattel’s American Girl store not too far away dine on cinnamon buns and sundaes with dolls.
This kit includes everything you need to make eight luxurious rolls: two pounds of Maine knuckle and claw meat, eight open-top buns, a half-pint of lemony mayo, and the butter to toast the rolls in.
From Salon
Their hair was slicked back into tight buns that sat high upon their heads, the better to emphasize their extra-long necks.
From Literature
Penelope thought of the two loaves of rye bread and half dozen sticky buns.
From Literature
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