buttonhole

noun

Definition of buttonholenext
as in keyhole

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Recent Examples of buttonhole Maass traced her rounds, dressed in crisp blue-and-white stripes, white muslin cap with a black ribbon, thermometer pushed through a buttonhole. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025 Many specialize in just one part of the production process, such as cutting collars, sleeves or buttonholes, said Giuseppe, while the most skilled are able to work on all parts of the garments. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 May 2025 While most of the seven buttons at the bottom were well-placed, six buttonholes showed loose threads upon close inspection. — Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 22 May 2025 Afterward, the garments are made locally by a single jacket maker, trouser maker and buttonhole-finisher—each is touched by just four individuals. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 June 2022 See All Example Sentences for buttonhole
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttonhole
  1. keyhole
  2. armhole
  3. pinhole
  4. puncture
  5. peephole
  6. knothole
  7. entrance
  8. inlet
Noun
  • Larter's two-piece featured a ruched bandeau top with a circle keyhole cutout and bottoms that had gold chain detailing on the sides.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The piece was embellished with the French luxury fashion’s signature keyhole cutout, augmented by a gold outline.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of keyhole
Noun
  • Another petite reviewer praised the fit and fabric, noting that the length and armholes were perfect for her 5-foot frame.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • Loose-fitting options—like A-line dresses, wide-leg pants and tops with relaxed armholes—help minimize skin-on-skin contact and allow airflow.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Definition of armhole
Noun
  • Fill the bottles with water and add a pinhole in the bottom.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • An indirect viewing method, such as a pinhole projector to cast images of the Sun, can also be used to see the partial phases of the eclipse, NASA said.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Definition of pinhole
Noun
  • Photos shared by the family show Claire Macdonel's hand covered in cuts and puncture wounds shortly after the bite.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
  • Eight hours of stitching to close all the puncture wounds and tears followed.
    — Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
Definition of puncture
Noun
  • Of course, the camera is suitable for any door with a compatible peephole, not just for apartments.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Were the children subjected to the marshmallow test allowed to pursue such gratifying delights, or would merely touching the treats have demonstrated their surrender to short-termism, causing the psychologist who gazed at them through a peephole to return, disappointed?
    — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Definition of peephole
Noun
  • Sometimes there's knots, and sometimes there's knotholes, and sometimes there's cracks that need butterflies.
    — Mo Rocca, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
  • All of it from the narrow knothole that is our point of view.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2022
Definition of knothole
Noun
  • Located inside Bookman’s Alley, the restaurant’s entrance is tucked away from plain sight, which Kim said is what initially attracted them both to the space.
    — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • As the sun rose, more people began gathering at the entrance, including cyclists, walkers and even a unicyclist hoping to make history in his own way.
    — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of entrance
Noun
  • Appealing retirement spots include the capital Ljubljana; the lake resort town of Bled; Piran, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea; and the inland city of Celje.
    — William P. Barrett, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Officials have also reviewed currents, tides, wind conditions and possible drift patterns, and checked local beaches, bays, inlets and other coastal areas.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of inlet

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