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bellybutton

Bellybutton (noun) means the navel; the small scar left where the umbilical cord was attached. Example: “The baby giggled when she tickled his bellybutton.”

noun
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The navel; the small scar left where the umbilical cord was attached.
"The baby giggled when she tickled his bellybutton."

How to use bellybutton

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe everyday word for the navel.

When to use it

Informal and child-friendly; "navel" is the more clinical term.

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Word forms

bellybuttons plural

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Etymology

A simple, informal compound of "belly" and "button," describing the navel’s button-like appearance.

navel omphalos omphalus umbilicus belly button

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bellybutton” mean?

The word “bellybutton” means the navel; the small scar left where the umbilical cord was attached. In plain terms, the everyday word for the navel.

How do you use “bellybutton” in a sentence?

Here is “bellybutton” used in a sentence: “The baby giggled when she tickled his bellybutton.”

What part of speech is “bellybutton”?

“Bellybutton” is a noun.

What is the meaning of bellybutton?

"bellybutton" (noun) means the navel; the small scar left where the umbilical cord was attached.

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