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buns Synonyms

Another word for buns

Choosing another word for buns depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Small, rounded bread rolls, either savory (such as those used for hamburgers) or sweetened and spiced (such as hot cross buns).

Usage Example

"The baker pulled a fresh tray of warm cinnamon rolls from the oven."

Strongest
rolls
Strong
baps
muffins
Weak
scones
pastries

• noun (Context 2)

Tightly coiled hairstyles in which hair is gathered and twisted into round shapes at the back or top of the head.

Usage Example

"The ballet dancers styled their hair into neat chignons before the recital."

Strongest
chignons
Strong
topknots
updos
knots

• noun (Context 3)

(Informal) A person's buttocks.

Usage Example

"The fitness instructor led a workout designed to tone the legs and buttocks."

Strongest
buttocks
cheeks
Strong
glutes
butt
bottom
backside
rump
rear
tush
derriere

• Nearby Words

bunny
bunny tail
bunnyhop
buns
bunsen
bunt
bunting

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Buns. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/buns
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