Definition of buttonhole
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: a slit or loop through which a button is passed
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First Known Use of buttonhole
1561
Definition of buttonhole
First Known Use of buttonhole
1828
Definition of buttonhole
: to detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of
Origin and Etymology of buttonhole
BUTTONHOLE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition 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
Definition of buttonhole for Students
: a slit or loop for fastening a button
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