button

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noun

but·ton ˈbə-tᵊn How to pronounce button (audio)

often attributive

: a small knob or disk secured to an article (as of clothing) and used as a fastener by passing it through a buttonhole or loop

: a usually circular metal or plastic badge bearing a stamped design or printed slogan

campaign button

: something that resembles a button: such as

: any of various parts or growths of a plant or of an animal: such as

(1)

: bud

(2)

: an immature whole mushroom

especially : button mushroom

(3)

: the terminal segment of a rattlesnake's rattle

: a small globule of metal remaining after fusion (as in assaying)

: a guard on the tip of a fencing foil

: push button

: something (such as a push button) that has the real or symbolic capability of initiating a catastrophe (such as a nuclear attack)

has his finger on the button

: a hidden sensitivity that can be manipulated to produce a desired response

knows how to push my buttons

: a usually box-shaped computer icon that initiates a specific software function

: the point of the chin especially as a target for a knockout blow

buttonless

ˈbə-tᵊn-ləs How to pronounce button (audio)

adjective

button

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verb

buttoned; buttoning ˈbət-niŋ How to pronounce button (audio)

ˈbə-tᵊn-iŋ

transitive verb

: to furnish or decorate with buttons

: to pass (a button) through a buttonhole or loop

: to close or fasten with buttons

—often used with up

button up your overcoat

: to close (the lips) to prevent speech

button your lip

: to close or seal tightly

—usually used with up

button up the house for winter

intransitive verb

: to have buttons for fastening

this dress buttons at the back

buttoner

ˈbət-nər

ˈbə-tᵊn-ər

noun

Example Sentences

Noun a dress with buttons down the back I lost a button on my jacket. He took off his tie and undid the top button of his shirt. Will you please push the ‘play’ button on the CD player? With a fax machine, you can send a document across the country with the touch of a button. If the information on the registration form is correct, click the ‘OK’ button. Verb He rarely buttons the top button on his shirt. Will you button the baby's jacket for her? The skirt buttons on the side. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The newest version of the microcurrent tool is equipped with a boost button that emits 25 percent more power and syncs to an app with easy-to-follow tutorials.

Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 The Valentino Haute Couture ensemble featured a white silk button-down top and a silver sequin-embroidered evening skirt designed for her by creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli.

Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 And that’s not even to mention the most hardcore punishments: eyebrow-shavings, belly-button piercings, and tattoos.

Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2022 Just a year ago, Lùchen made its runway debut with clothing that drew the line between theatrics and the surreal, with pink puffy shirt coats, floor-grazing white button ups, and sheer marvels in bright blue and black.

Kristen Bateman, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Sep. 2022 My first attempt was to open the Manage interests button, which opens a settings page on MSN.com in your browser.

Justin Pot, WIRED, 8 Sep. 2022 One of the best parts of the cabin design though came in the form of the interactive droid D3-09, who could be hailed by a button on the room's console.

Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Just ask Gigi Hadid, who wore a white corset over a flouncy pink button-up to celebrate the launch of her line of cashmere knitwear!

Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2022 Action Button Larger Digital Crown and side button to be used with gloves.

Brett Williams, Men's Health, 7 Sep. 2022

Verb

And there’s mounting pressure to act, including from a lame-duck governor hoping to button up the last of his legislative legacy.

Matt Stout, BostonGlobe.com, 19 June 2022 Hit the Buy Now button in this article to start building your cart.

Jake Smith, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2022 How To Sign Up For The Hulu Streaming Offer Step 1: Head to Hulu and activate this limited-time deal by clicking the Try Now button below.

Brittany Vincent, SELF, 20 May 2022 And, in some cases, people may have had to button up even more amid COVID due to toxic environments.

Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 21 Apr. 2022 Hit the Buy Now button in this article to start building your cart.

Jake Smith, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2022 Hit the Buy Now button in this article to start building your cart.

Jake Smith, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2022 Thinking fast, Antonia and Margarita hang bags around their necks and button up their coats over them.

Margaret Gray, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2022 Hit the Buy Now button in this article to start building your cart.

Jake Smith, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2022 See More

单词	buttoning
释义	button 1 of 2 noun but·ton ˈbə-tᵊn often attributive 1 a : a small knob or disk secured to an article (as of clothing) and used as a fastener by passing it through a buttonhole or loop b : a usually circular metal or plastic badge bearing a stamped design or printed slogan campaign button 2 : something that resembles a button: such as a : any of various parts or growths of a plant or of an animal: such as (1) : bud (2) : an immature whole mushroom especially : button mushroom (3) : the terminal segment of a rattlesnake's rattle b : a small globule of metal remaining after fusion (as in assaying) c : a guard on the tip of a fencing foil 3 a : push button b : something (such as a push button) that has the real or symbolic capability of initiating a catastrophe (such as a nuclear attack) has his finger on the button c : a hidden sensitivity that can be manipulated to produce a desired response knows how to push my buttons d : a usually box-shaped computer icon that initiates a specific software function 4 : the point of the chin especially as a target for a knockout blow buttonless ˈbə-tᵊn-ləs adjective button 2 of 2 verb buttoned; buttoning ˈbət-niŋ ˈbə-tᵊn-iŋ transitive verb 1 : to furnish or decorate with buttons 2 a : to pass (a button) through a buttonhole or loop b : to close or fasten with buttons —often used with up button up your overcoat 3 a : to close (the lips) to prevent speech button your lip b : to close or seal tightly —usually used with up button up the house for winter intransitive verb : to have buttons for fastening this dress buttons at the back buttoner ˈbət-nər ˈbə-tᵊn-ər noun Phrases on the button : exactly arrived at noon on the button also : exactly on target : on the nose the estimate was right on the button Example Sentences Noun a dress with buttons down the back I lost a button on my jacket. He took off his tie and undid the top button of his shirt. Will you please push the ‘play’ button on the CD player? With a fax machine, you can send a document across the country with the touch of a button. If the information on the registration form is correct, click the ‘OK’ button. Verb He rarely buttons the top button on his shirt. Will you button the baby's jacket for her? The skirt buttons on the side. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun The newest version of the microcurrent tool is equipped with a boost button that emits 25 percent more power and syncs to an app with easy-to-follow tutorials. Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022 The Valentino Haute Couture ensemble featured a white silk button-down top and a silver sequin-embroidered evening skirt designed for her by creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 And that’s not even to mention the most hardcore punishments: eyebrow-shavings, belly-button piercings, and tattoos. Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2022 Just a year ago, Lùchen made its runway debut with clothing that drew the line between theatrics and the surreal, with pink puffy shirt coats, floor-grazing white button ups, and sheer marvels in bright blue and black. Kristen Bateman, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Sep. 2022 My first attempt was to open the Manage interests button, which opens a settings page on MSN.com in your browser. Justin Pot, WIRED, 8 Sep. 2022 One of the best parts of the cabin design though came in the form of the interactive droid D3-09, who could be hailed by a button on the room's console. Lauren Morgan, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Just ask Gigi Hadid, who wore a white corset over a flouncy pink button-up to celebrate the launch of her line of cashmere knitwear! Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2022 Action Button Larger Digital Crown and side button to be used with gloves. Brett Williams, Men's Health, 7 Sep. 2022 Verb And there’s mounting pressure to act, including from a lame-duck governor hoping to button up the last of his legislative legacy. Matt Stout, BostonGlobe.com, 19 June 2022 Hit the Buy Now button in this article to start building your cart. Jake Smith, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2022 How To Sign Up For The Hulu Streaming Offer Step 1: Head to Hulu and activate this limited-time deal by clicking the Try Now button below. Brittany Vincent, SELF, 20 May 2022 And, in some cases, people may have had to button up even more amid COVID due to toxic environments. Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 21 Apr. 2022 Hit the Buy Now button in this article to start building your cart. Jake Smith, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2022 Hit the Buy Now button in this article to start building your cart. Jake Smith, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2022 Thinking fast, Antonia and Margarita hang bags around their necks and button up their coats over them. Margaret Gray, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2022 Hit the Buy Now button in this article to start building your cart. Jake Smith, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English boton, from Anglo-French butun rose hip, stud, from buter to thrust — more at butt entry 3 First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing button (as) cute as a button back button belly button button nose button man button it button bar hot button campaign button button one's lip/lips panic button snooze button push button push/hit/press the panic button bachelor's button peyote button button snakeroot button quail mescal button button-down button mushroom on the button See More (as) cute as a button back button belly button button nose button man button it button bar hot button campaign button button one's lip/lips panic button snooze button push button push/hit/press the panic button bachelor's button peyote button button snakeroot button quail mescal button button-down button mushroom on the button See More Kids Definition button 1 of 2 noun but·ton ˈbə-tᵊn 1 : a small ball or disk used for holding parts of a garment together or as an ornament 2 : a small often round part of a machine that makes the machine do something when pushed button 2 of 2 verb buttoned; buttoning : to close or fasten with buttons Medical Definition button noun but·ton ˈbət-ᵊn : something that resembles a small knob or disk: as a : the terminal segment of a rattlesnake's rattle b : cotyledon sense 1 buttoning verb present participle of button as in fastening Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance fastening tying clasping affixing bending battening gluing belaying strapping tacking cinching pinning clamping clenching stapling latching clipping clinching sticking toggling hanging tieing screwing adhering glueing pasting tackling yoking harnessing lashing bolting nailing riveting fixing plastering shackling doing up lacing linking connecting refastening uniting joining coapting reattaching hasping refixing resecuring reaffixing Antonyms & Near Antonyms splitting dividing separating severing disconnecting parting dissociating loosening divorcing uncoupling breaking up sundering loosing untying disjointing unfastening unlinking disjoining disuniting detaching undoing dissevering unyoking unhooking untieing unfixing unbinding unlashing See More
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button

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