SINCE 1828
buttonhole
noun
but·ton·hole
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Definition of buttonhole
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: a slit or loop through which a button is passed
buttonhole
verb (1)
buttonholed;
buttonholing;
buttonholes
Definition of buttonhole (Entry 2 of 3)
buttonhole
verb (2)
buttonholed;
buttonholing;
buttonholes
Definition of buttonhole (Entry 3 of 3)
: to detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of
Other Words from buttonhole
Verb (1)
buttonholer
\ ˈbə-tᵊn-ˌhō-lər
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noun
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noun
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buttonhole
noun
English Language Learners Definition of buttonhole
: a hole in clothing through which a button is passed in order to fasten something
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buttonhole
noun
but·ton·hole
| \ ˈbə-tᵊn-ˌhōl
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Kids Definition of buttonhole
: a slit or loop for fastening a button
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