sticky bun

noun

: a spiral-shaped cinnamon roll topped with melted brown sugar and butter

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According to my mom, the best way to enjoy a sticky bun is slightly underbaked and straight from the oven. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 Best known as a holiday scent or as the cause of that signature swirl of your favorite sticky bun, cinnamon is an ancient spice that's more than just a cooking staple. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 July 2025 After two weeks on the lam, his namesake returned home, thanks to a sticky bun snack containing pet-safe Benadryl that the Rumbaughs had left out for him. — Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2024 The third bonus flavor, Cinnamon Sticky Bun, came in May, with a cinnamon base, a brown sugar swirl, sticky bun dough and crunchy toffee pieces. — Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Reunion sells goods inspired by these countries, such as the Nata, an egg custard tart popular in Portugal, and the Golfeado, a Venezuelan sticky bun. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026 Earlier this year, the coffee giant launched a Cinnamon Caramel Cream Cold Brew, which was reminiscent of a sticky bun and became a favorite among cold brew fans. — Hollyanna McCollom, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sticky bun was in 1909

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“Sticky bun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sticky%20bun. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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