belly button

noun

: the human navel

Examples of belly button in a Sentence

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Focus on the scalp, behind the ears, underarms, belly button, behind the knees, between the legs and the back of the neck. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026 The Teen Mom star shared a joint post on Instagram with her daughter Sophia after the teenager got ear gauges and her belly button pierced. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026 The dramatic gown featured a cross-hatch cutout that showed her belly button. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026 The pull-on waistband hits around the belly button, and the slightly wide-leg sweatpant shape feels relaxed without veering into bell-bottom territory. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for belly button

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of belly button was circa 1877

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“Belly button.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belly%20button. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

belly button

noun
: the human navel

Medical Definition

belly button

noun
belly but·​ton -ˌbət-ᵊn How to pronounce belly button (audio)
: the human navel

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