Button: meaning, definitions and examples

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button

 

[ หˆbสŒtษ™n ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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

clasp, fastener, hook

Examples of usage

  • She wore a black dress with silver buttons.
  • He fumbled with the buttons on his shirt.
Context #2 | Noun

on electronic devices

A small device on a piece of electronic equipment that is pressed to operate it.

Synonyms

control, key, switch

Examples of usage

  • Press the power button to turn on the computer.
  • The remote control has various buttons for different functions.
Context #3 | Verb

to fasten with a button

To fasten (clothing) with buttons.

Synonyms

close, fasten, secure

Examples of usage

  • She buttoned up her coat to stay warm.
  • He buttoned his shirt before leaving the house.

Translations

Translations of the word "button" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น botรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคŸเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Knopf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tombol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฝะพะฟะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przycisk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใ‚ฟใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bouton

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ botรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผฤŸme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ„ํŠผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tlaฤรญtko

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tlaฤidlo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ‰้’ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gumb

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hnappur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏะนะผะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผymษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

See also: but, butt, rebut.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,175, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.