- plural of bun.
buns
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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“It’s common for the pork to be at least two times the size of the bun,” she said, adding that the Filling Station’s version “could easily fill two buns, with pork hanging over.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Waitrose has seen searches for milk buns – a related product with a similar enriched texture – jump 2,000% year-on-year, according to its press office.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
The beloved Minneapolis bakery is famous for its oversized, gooey cinnamon rolls, but there are plenty of other temptations on display, including caramel pecan buns, sticky buns and seasonal specialties.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
These are foam or gel-filled toys of various brands shaped like bao buns, and sometimes sold in plastic replicas of bamboo steamer baskets.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
Viola made pecan sticky buns served with hot syrup, and we fell on them like ravenous beasts.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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