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Meaning of the word buttonhole in English

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buttonhole

US /ˈbʌt̬.ən.hoʊl/
UK /ˈbʌt̬.ən.hoʊl/
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Noun

1.

a slit made in a garment to receive a button for fastening

Example:
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She sewed a new buttonhole on the coat.
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The tailor carefully measured each buttonhole.
Synonym:
buttonhole stitcheyelet
2.

a flower worn in a buttonhole

Example:
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He wore a red rose as a buttonhole.
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The groom's buttonhole matched the bride's bouquet.
Synonym:
boutonnièrecorsage

Verb

1.

to detain (someone) in conversation against their will

Example:
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He tried to buttonhole me as I was leaving the office.
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She was buttonholed by a persistent salesperson.
Synonym:
detainwaylayaccostcollargrab
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