button
/ˈbʌtən/US /ˈbʌtən/button
NOUNDefinition of button
A button is a round object that can be pushed through clothing so that the clothing stays on.
Example: Sarah's sweater doesn't work anymore because the buttons popped off.
A button is a switch that is turned on by pressing it.
Example: I pressed the button to turn on the television.
A button is a badge that can be worn of clothing and is put onto the clothing with a pin to hold it in place.
Example: I have a "Vote for Bush" button.
If a poker player has the button, he is the last person to act on that hand.
If you button something, you fasten it with a button.
Example: Button up your coat!
button
EXAMPLESExamples of button
Sarah's sweater doesn't work anymore because the buttons popped off.
Example sentenceI pressed the button to turn on the television.
Example sentenceI have a "Vote for Bush" button.
Example sentenceButton up your coat!
Example sentencebutton
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