Cross Bun (Noun)
Meaning
Moderately sweet raised roll containing spices and raisins and citron and decorated with a cross-shaped sugar glaze.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The bakery sold out of cross buns on Good Friday morning due to high demand.
- She carefully sliced the cross bun and spread a layer of butter on each half.
- Cross buns were traditionally eaten on Good Friday in many Christian households.
- The sweet aroma of freshly baked cross buns filled the air as the family gathered for breakfast.
- He bit into the soft cross bun, savoring the combination of spices and sweet glaze.