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button

but·ton

UK/ˈbʌʔən/ US/ˈbʌtən/ common informal slang uk us
noun (4) verb (2)

noun

1.

a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

2.

an electrical switch operated by pressing a button

  • “the elevator was operated by push buttons”
  • “the push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk”
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3.

any of various plant parts that resemble buttons

4.

verb

1.

provide with buttons

  • “button a shirt”
2.

fasten with buttons

  • “button the dress”
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Origin

From Middle English boton, botoun, from Old French boton (Modern French bouton), from Old French bouter, boter (“to push; thrust”), ultimately from a Germanic language. Doublet of bouton, Biden, and beat. More at butt.

Phrases

  • bachelor's button
  • bachelors button
  • Barbara's buttons
  • beg button
  • beggar's buttons
  • bell button
  • belly button
  • belly button ring
  • button it
  • button one's lip
  • button through
  • button up

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