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Cinnamon Bun

Definition: A "cinnamon bun" is a sweet, soft pastry made from dough that is rolled up with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar (sometimes with raisins) and then sliced into pieces before being baked. After baking, they are often topped with icing or glaze.

Advanced Usage:

• Cinnamon Roll: This is another name for a cinnamon bun and is often used interchangeably.
• Cinnamon Bun Shop: A place that specializes in selling cinnamon buns and related pastries.

Different Meanings:

• "Bun" can also refer to a hairstyle where hair is twisted into a round shape on the back of the head.

Synonyms:

• Cinnamon roll
• Sweet roll
• Sticky bun (this usually has a sticky caramel topping)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "cinnamon bun." However, you might hear phrases like: - "As sweet as a cinnamon bun," which means someone is very sweet or nice.

Summary:

A "cinnamon bun" is a delicious pastry enjoyed by many, especially for breakfast or dessert. It is made by rolling dough with cinnamon and sugar, slicing it, and baking it.

Academic

Noun

1. rolled dough spread with cinnamon and sugar (and raisins) then sliced before baking

Synonyms

• cinnamon roll
• cinnamon snail