button (**버**튼) — 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/
Korean meaning: 옷을 여미기 위해 꿰매어 놓은 작고 둥근 물건
Korean pronunciation: **버**튼
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.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 프랑스어 'bouton'에서 유래했으며, 원래는 '새싹'을 의미했습니다. 작고 둥근 단추가 새싹과 비슷하게 생겼다고 해서 붙여진 이름입니다.
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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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