Pronunciation: /ˈbʌtən/

Definitions of button

noun a small disc 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

A1 I pressed the button to turn on the light.

A2 She sewed a button onto her coat.

B1 The button on my shirt is coming loose.

B2 The elevator button was already pushed when I got there.

C1 The panic button is located under the desk for emergencies.

C2 The button on the remote control is not working properly.

verb to fasten with a button or buttons

Example Sentences

A1 She buttoned up her coat before going outside.

A2 He buttoned his shirt incorrectly and had to redo it.

B1 Please make sure to button your jacket before entering the building.

B2 The tailor buttoned the suit jacket perfectly for the customer.

C1 The chef buttoned the chef's coat before starting work in the kitchen.

C2 The soldier buttoned up his uniform with precision before the inspection.

adjective having buttons or button-like objects

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a button shirt to the party.

A2 The button closure on the jacket was broken.

B1 I prefer button fly jeans over zipper fly.

B2 The button detailing on the dress added a nice touch.

C1 The button-up cardigan was perfect for the chilly weather.

C2 The button accents on the blazer were hand-stitched for a unique look.

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Example Sentences

A1 Please press the button to turn on the light.

A2 She sewed a button onto her shirt.

B1 The button on the remote control is not working.

B2 Make sure to fasten all the buttons on your coat.

C1 The button on the elevator was broken, so we had to take the stairs.

C2 He carefully selected the buttons for his new suit jacket.

Examples of button in a Sentence

formal Please press the button to submit your application.

informal Just hit the button to start the game.

slang I always mash the button to skip the cutscenes.

figurative She knew exactly which emotional buttons to push to get a reaction.

Grammatical Forms of button

past tense

buttoned

plural

buttons

comparative

more button

superlative

most button

present tense

buttons

future tense

will button

perfect tense

have buttoned

continuous tense

is buttoning

singular

button

positive degree

button

infinitive

to button

gerund

buttoning

participle

buttoned

Origin and Evolution of button

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'button' originated from the Old French word 'bouton' meaning 'knob or bud'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'button' has evolved to refer to a small disc or knob used to fasten or close clothing.