Definition of buttonhole
1 : a slit or loop through which a button is passed
2 chiefly British : boutonniere
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1561
First Known Use of buttonhole
1561
buttonhole
Definition of buttonhole
transitive verb
1 : to furnish with buttonholes
2 : to work with buttonhole stitch
1828
First Known Use of buttonhole
1828
buttonhole
Definition of buttonhole
transitive verb
: to detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of
Origin and Etymology of buttonhole
alteration of buttonhold
First Known Use: 1862
BUTTONHOLE Defined for English Language Learners
buttonhole
playDefinition of buttonhole for English Language Learners
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: a hole in clothing through which a button is passed in order to fasten something
BUTTONHOLE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of buttonhole for Students
: a slit or loop for fastening a button
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