buns
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Standing outside a supermarket Ethan tells us he's heard very good reviews of lemon curd hot cross buns.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Or if you didn’t win, there was still plenty to savor Sunday night, including buffet stations bursting with sliders, spring rolls and short rib bao buns.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
Inside Baesler’s, fresh cinnamon buns from its bakery are still eligible for purchase with food stamps, according to the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, which oversees that state’s program.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
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 • Dec. 4, 2025
The supply of hot dog buns, a key barometer of fan enthusiasm, was completely exhausted by early afternoon.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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