Button Meaning and Definition

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