Phrase guide

cinnamon bun

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of cinnamon roll (“a rolled pastry flavored with cinnamon and sugar”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cinnamon roll

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Synonym of cinnamon roll (“a person perceived as good, gentle and kind”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: cinnamon roll

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

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

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cinnamon roll, cinnamon snail

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: sweet roll, coffee roll

History

Etymology

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