push-button

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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

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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

Meanwhile, supporters of AI in the creator world say that video becoming so push-button will put a greater emphasis on human relatability and style — exactly the kinds of things that influencers excel at. —Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025

The base model Sienna features standard dual power sliding side doors, a remoite keyless entry system with push-button start, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. —Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025

Noun

Parcells taught Payton, in his own way, how to push buttons. —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2025

The steering wheel has five rotary dials, 12 push buttons, and carbon-fiber paddles that can be configured to replicate the functions of your actual race car. —Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2025

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
• witan

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