button
1 antonym for button — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — A small disc sewn onto clothing and pushed through a hole to fasten it.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A small disc sewn onto clothing and pushed through a hole to fasten it.
“One of the buttons popped off his shirt at the gym.”
Antonyms
How to use button
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
button up
push the button
a button-down shirt
press a button
Etymology
From Old French bouton ("bud, knob"), from bouter ("to push, thrust") — a button is literally something that "pushes" through a hole.
Full origin of button →Frequently asked questions
What does “button” mean?
The word “button” means a small disc sewn onto clothing and pushed through a hole to fasten it. In plain terms, a small fastener on clothes, or a switch you press — physical or on a screen.
How do you pronounce “button”?
“Button” is pronounced BUH-tuhn (/ˈbʌtən/ in IPA).
How do you use “button” in a sentence?
Here is “button” used in a sentence: “One of the buttons popped off his shirt at the gym.”
What part of speech is “button”?
Depending on how it is used, “button” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “button” come from?
The word “button” comes from Old French. From Old French bouton ("bud, knob"), from bouter ("to push, thrust") — a button is literally something that "pushes" through a hole.
Is “button” a common word?
“Button” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “button” have?
“Button” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small disc sewn onto clothing and pushed through a hole to fasten it.
What is the difference between a button and a snap?
A button is a small disc that fastens clothing by passing through a slit called a buttonhole. A snap, or press stud, has two interlocking parts that click together under pressure. Buttons are sewn on and threaded through; snaps simply press shut, needing no hole.
What are buttons made of?
Clothing buttons are made from many materials, including plastic, metal, wood, bone, glass, and shell such as mother-of-pearl. Plastic is the most common today because it is cheap and durable. Finer garments may use metal or natural shell buttons for a more premium look.
Does button also mean a control you press?
Yes. By extension from the clothing fastener, a button is also a small part you press to work a device, like a doorbell or a keyboard, and an on-screen button you click on a website or app. This entry covers the original sewn clothing fastener.
What is a buttonhole?
A buttonhole is the small, reinforced slit or loop that a button passes through to fasten a garment. It is usually stitched around the edges to stop fraying. Button and buttonhole work as a pair: without the hole, the button has nothing to fasten to.
