belly button

noun

: the human navel

Examples of belly button in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One of his costumes exposed Cher’s midriff, making her the first person approved to show her belly button on TV. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026

These Old Navy baggy wide-leg denim pants have a waistband that sits right below the belly button and feature an oversized fit that hits just under the ankle. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 12 Sep. 2026

Sitting right at the natural waist, just above the belly button, these barrel-leg jeans stay comfortably in place without riding up throughout the day. — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Be sure to check in and around your hair, ears, belly button, groin area, behind the knees and armpits. — Amanda Roome, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1877, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for belly button

• clutton
• glutton
• mutton
• unbutton

Kids Definition

belly button

noun

: the human navel

Medical Definition

belly button

noun

belly but·​ton -ˌbət-ᵊn 

: the human navel