Etymology
Origin of honey bun
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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“If somebody is hungry and there isn’t anything else to eat but a honey bun, a honey bun is going to hit the spot,” says Carol Fernandez, president of Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2022
Pope said LeGrier gave his last dollar to get home instead of buying a honey bun.
From Reuters • Dec. 29, 2015
They wind up getting a can of Spam and a honey bun and a soda.
From Washington Times • Mar. 15, 2015
He limps through the aisles and gets a honey bun, an apple, and a pack of hog head cheese.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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