bun
Translation
bun, roll, chignon
Examples
I ate a hamburger on a sesame seed bun.
I ate a hamburger on a sesame seed bun.
She tied her hair in a bun.
She tied her hair in a bun.
Grammar Patterns
a ((adjective)) bun describes a type of bun She bought a sweet bun.
to wear one's hair in a bun a hairstyle She wears her hair in a bun for work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: roll (bread), chignon (hair)
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly from Old French 'bugne' meaning 'a swelling'.
Memory Tips
Picture a round bread roll that looks like a hair bun. The shape is similar.