bun
noun/bʌn/
Frequency rank: #7,105 most common English word
Meaning
A rounded knot of hair gathered at the back or top of the head; also a small, soft bread roll.
Example sentence
She twisted her hair into bun and secured it with two pins.
Synonyms & related words
- knot
- chignon
- updo
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