Synonyms for bun
Definitions
- n. 1
A roll of hair worn at the back of the head.
loose bun; messy bun; tight bun
Related words
- Word family
- bunlike bunny
- Phrases
- cinnamon bun penny bun sticky bun bun fight chip bun cream bun finger bun honey bun
Forms
- Plural
- buns → chignons, cock-ups, muffins, rolls…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| bun | rising | |
| chignon | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- roll1
- 6 letters
- muffin2
- 7 letters
- chignon
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (muffin2 = 2 syllables).