Word: Button
How to pronounce: bʌtn
Noun
Definitions:
1. A small disk or knob sewn on to a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose or for decoration.
Example sentences: "A blouse with five buttons in front"
2. A knob on a piece of electrical or electronic equipment that is pressed to operate it.
Example sentences: "She pushed the button and waited in front of one of the shiny gold colored doors."
3. A badge bearing a design or slogan and pinned to clothing.
Example sentences: "You can't see from here, but those badges and buttons sport a plethora of pro-life phrases."
Transitive verb
Definitions:
1. Fasten (clothing) with buttons.
Example sentences: "I buttoned my shirt and knotted my tie"
2. Stop talking.
Synonyms:
pushpin
command button
buttons
pushbutton
reset button
release
knob
key button
default button
snap
fasten
button up
control key
hotkey
push
Derivations:
buttoned
buttoning
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Button in Other Languages...
Spanish: Botón
German: Schaltfläche
French: Bouton
Italian: Pulsante
Turkish: Düğme
