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.”
How to use bellybutton
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe everyday word for the navel.
Informal and child-friendly; "navel" is the more clinical term.
Word forms
bellybuttons plural
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Etymology
A simple, informal compound of "belly" and "button," describing the navel’s button-like appearance.
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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.