Buttonhole

Synonyms of buttonhole

• eyelet
• buttonhook
• buttonhole stitch

Antonyms of buttonhole

• release
• detach
• unfasten

Collocations of buttonhole

buttonhole flower

Frequency: 80 %

He wore a buttonhole flower on his lapel for the wedding.

buttonhole suit

Frequency: 70 %

He always wore a buttonhole suit to formal events.

buttonhole pin

Frequency: 60 %

She fastened the buttonhole pin to her scarf.

buttonhole embroidery

Frequency: 50 %

The buttonhole embroidery on the jacket was beautifully intricate.

buttonhole machine

Frequency: 40 %

The tailor used a buttonhole machine to create precise buttonholes.

Idiomatic Expressions for buttonhole

• Phrase: to be caught in the buttonhole
  Meaning: to be in a difficult or awkward situation
  Usage: She found herself caught in the buttonhole when asked about her recent absence from work.