belly button

noun

: the human navel

Examples of belly button in a Sentence

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Place the towel on the floor and lie back on it so the towel roll is at the small of your back, about in line with your belly button. Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026 More vehicles than ever have hoods that exceed the average American’s center of gravity, which is generally around the belly button. New York Times, 21 June 2026 Your belly button is not a feature of your body. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 The swimsuit featured a neckline that plunged all the way down to Maher's belly button and cutouts on the sides. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 June 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 4 Jul. 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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