Button: meaning, definitions and examples
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button
[ หbสtษn ]
on clothing
A small disc or knob sewn on a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose or for decoration.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She wore a black dress with silver buttons.
- He fumbled with the buttons on his shirt.
on electronic devices
A small device on a piece of electronic equipment that is pressed to operate it.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Press the power button to turn on the computer.
- The remote control has various buttons for different functions.
Translations
Translations of the word "button" in other languages:
๐ต๐น botรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Knopf
๐ฎ๐ฉ tombol
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฝะพะฟะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ przycisk
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฟใณ
๐ซ๐ท bouton
๐ช๐ธ botรณn
๐น๐ท dรผฤme
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒํผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฒุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ tlaฤรญtko
๐ธ๐ฐ tlaฤidlo
๐จ๐ณ ๆ้ฎ
๐ธ๐ฎ gumb
๐ฎ๐ธ hnappur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฏะนะผะต
๐ฌ๐ช แฆแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรผymษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ botรณn
Etymology
The word 'button' originated from the Old French word 'bouton', which means a bud or knob. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a small disc or knob used for fastening or decoration. Buttons have been an essential part of clothing for centuries, evolving in style and function. In the modern era, buttons are not only functional but also serve aesthetic purposes, with various designs and materials used.