English dictionary
button
nounParts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc. to fit through buttonholes
noun
- any artifact that resembles a button
noun
- an electrical switch operated by pressing
noun
- a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism
noun
- a specific area or icon in graphical user interface systems that is clicked or pressed in order to select a command or perform an action
noun
- a female sexual organ homologous to the penis
noun
- a round flat badge displaying information and suitable for pinning onto a garment
noun
- any of various plant parts that resemble buttons
verb
- fasten with buttons
verb
- provide with buttons
Example sentences
the elevator was operated by push buttons
the push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk
they passed out campaign buttons for their candidate
button the dress
button a shirt