How to Use bun in a Sentence

bun

noun
  • Pauly Shore is ready to squeeze his buns on the big screen.
    — Gillian Telling, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Spicy red hot topped with sauce and onions and served on a fresh bun.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Two lone braids were left out of the bun, and their curly ends trailed all the way down to her hips.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The better to show off the dress, Meghan wore her hair up in a slick bun with a side part.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2024
  • The star styled her blond hair in a simple bun, paired with a bright red lip.
    — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Aug. 2023
  • The tasty, soft-shell crab bao buns will tide you over nicely.
    — Ann Marie McQueen, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The cost of a package of hamburger buns increased 17%, the most of all the items.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 July 2023
  • Lawrence wore no makeup, and her hair was pulled up in a messy bun.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Between two buns, the beef was squashed, and a winner was crowned.
    — Rasputin Todd, The Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Even the chili oil and infused soy sauce that the buns can be eaten with are made fresh in the kitchen.
    — Alex Darus, cleveland, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Bieber wore her hair styled in a bun and accessorized with a small black purse.
    — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Yeah—that classic straight updo with a front swoop, or a bun.
    — Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024
  • This recipe makes eight buns and takes an hour and 10 minutes, plus three hours of proofing.
    — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
  • As for her glam, the star wore her dark brunette hair in a tousled bun, paired with a matte nude lip.
    — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 May 2023
  • Her hair was in an elevated bun and wispy bangs on the sides.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The turkey can be chunked as much as sliced, served between a bun and sauced with the same sweet sauce as the brisket and pork.
    — Drew Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
  • Ask for no bun or choose a lettuce wrap instead to keep carb counts low.
    — Barbie Cervoni Ms, Rd, Cdces, Cdn, Verywell Health, 4 May 2023
  • Her hair was styled in a half-up half-down bun with bangs, while her loose waves were on full display.
    — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Thuy rents a smaller boat to sell meat and bean buns at the Cai Rang floating market, the largest of its kind in the Mekong Delta.
    — Aniruddha Ghosal, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Jenner wore a black dress with a lace top, her long black hair pulled back into a bun.
    — Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2024
  • And because that chignon was farther back on her head, the front of Bieber's short style couldn't quite join the bun party.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Flint is a little taller, with long flowing hair, and Chert had a little bun and a gem for a nose.
    — Michaela Zee, Variety, 4 Nov. 2023
  • That's right, those fluffy, sweet buns topped with frosting are served alongside bowls of chili.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Her hair was pulled into a sleek low-bun and the dress was accented by a dramatic black cape and open-toed, strappy heels.
    — Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Similar to smashburgers, the secret to these is steaming the buns and onions right on the burgers.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The bun provides an easy grip for a veil’s comb to be cleanly tucked away.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Chin puts her hair up in a bun, dons a shawl and essentially becomes her mother.
    — Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
  • It’s then drizzled with a sweet chili sauce and served on a toasted bun.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
  • And for another layer of textural diversity, the tops of the buns are pan-fried.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • With 15 different ways to style your sausage, all served on fluffy brioche buns, the combos are endless.
    — Emma Simard, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026

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