Meaning of the word button in English

What does button mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

button

US /ˈbʌt̬.ən/

UK /ˈbʌt̬.ən/

a small knob or disc sewn onto a garment, serving as a fastener by passing through a buttonhole

Example:

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She sewed a new button on her coat.

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This shirt has too many buttons.

Synonym:

fastener clasp stud

a small, usually round, control that you push to operate a device or machine

Example:

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Press the red button to start the machine.

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The remote control has many small buttons.

Synonym:

switch key control

fasten (a garment) with buttons

Example:

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Please button up your coat, it's cold outside.

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He quickly buttoned his shirt before leaving.

Synonym:

fasten close secure

press a button on a device or machine

Example:

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Just button the remote to change the channel.

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He buttoned the elevator to the tenth floor.

Synonym:

press push activate

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