button — A small round object sewn onto clothes to fasten them
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A small round object sewn onto clothes to fasten them
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbʌt.ən/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks the TV remote buttons are toys and keeps stepping on them.
- I always lose the top button of my uniform right before important meetings.
- Please don't button your jacket in the interview; it looks more professional unbuttoned.
button
NOUN[/ˈbʌt.ən/]
A small round object sewn onto clothes to fasten them
He pressed the elevator button three times, hoping it would arrive faster.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word button derives from 14th-century French 'bouton', which originally meant 'bud' or 'sprout'. The small, rounded fastener received its name from the visual similarity between a button and a plant bud.
Breakdown
French 'bouton' (bud, sprout) → English 'button'. The morphological shift reflects a metaphorical extension from botanical terminology to describe a small, rounded object used for fastening garments.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks the TV remote buttons are toys and keeps stepping on them.”
“I always lose the top button of my uniform right before important meetings.”
“Please don't button your jacket in the interview; it looks more professional unbuttoned.”
“He accidentally hit the emergency button while trying to fix his tie.”
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