noun

button

UK /ˈbʌtən/US /ˈbʌtən/

button

NOUN

Definition of button

1

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.

1

A button is a switch that is turned on by pressing it.

Example: I pressed the button to turn on the television.

2

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.

3

If a poker player has the button, he is the last person to act on that hand.

4

If you button something, you fasten it with a button.

Example: Button up your coat!

button

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Examples of button

1

Sarah's sweater doesn't work anymore because the buttons popped off.

Example sentence
2

I pressed the button to turn on the television.

Example sentence
3

I have a "Vote for Bush" button.

Example sentence
4

Button up your coat!

Example sentence

button

SMART VOCABULARY

Related words and phrases

Opposite words

unbutton

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