push-button

1 of 2

adjective

push-but·​ton ˈpu̇sh-ˌbə-tᵊn 

1

: operated or done by means of push buttons

a push-button phone

2

: using or dependent on complex and more or less self-operating mechanisms that are put in operation by a simple act comparable to pushing a button

push-button warfare

push button

2 of 2

noun

: a small button or knob that when pushed operates something especially by closing an electric circuit

Examples of push-button in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The Edsel also introduced the Teletouch transmission, which placed push-button gear selectors in the center of the steering wheel. —Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Heated floors, push-button shower, custom California closets — chef’s kitchen. —Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026

Noun

The boy was mesmerized by its interactive exhibits, which required him to push buttons and pull levers to determine the outcomes of science demonstrations. —Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026

The Watch Fit 5 Pro comes equipped with a crown and one push button. —Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1916, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

circa 1874, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for push-button

• unbutton
• button
• clutton
• glutton
• mutton

Kids Definition

push-button

1 of 2 adjective

1

: operated or done by means of push buttons

a push-button phone

2

: using or dependent on complicated automatic machines

push-button warfare

a push-button civilization

push button

2 of 2 noun

: a small button or knob that when pushed operates something especially by closing an electric circuit