Bath bun

American  

noun

1. a round, sweet bun, usually containing raisins, citron, etc.

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bath bun British  

noun

1. a sweet bun containing spices and dried fruit

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Etymology

Origin of Bath bun

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

One day she fancied a Bath bun; sent the new maid to the pastry-cook's.

From A Simpleton by Reade, Charles

A Bath bun was accordingly bought, carried home, and put carefully away in the doll’s house.

From The Kitchen Cat, and other Tales by Goble, Warwick

Why, I shall only want a Bath bun and a glass of milk every day.

From Little Folks (Septemeber 1884) A Magazine for the Young by Various

The sausage roll, like the cup of chocolate, was soon followed by another; and a big Bath bun completed a debauch of which Dr. Bompas would undoubtedly have disapproved.

From The Camera Fiend by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)

"Well, sir, a Bath bun and a glass of milk," Bertie replied, looking vainly round the enormous table in search of his favourite dainty.

From Little Folks (November 1884) A Magazine for the Young by Various