buttonhole

noun

Definition of buttonholenext
as in keyhole

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Recent Examples of buttonhole Sporting a sophisticated color-block border and a discreet front placket that’s hiding buttonholes, the estate curtain conveys sophistication through its simple yet thoughtful design. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026 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 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
  • The cover-up’s plunging design featured a keyhole belly button cutout and a daring open back that dipped down to her butt, showing off the top of her chartreuse green thong bikini bottoms.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Anna’s sheer lace dress with a huge keyhole in the front and an open back is fine but also like a million other dresses; the same goes for Jude’s nicely constructed, but very familiar, black velvet dress with a corset.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 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
  • Options include properly filtered solar eclipse glasses, a safe handheld solar viewer and a pinhole projector (learn how to make one on NASA's website).
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Special eclipse glasses or pinhole projectors are required to safely view solar eclipses and prevent eye damage.
    — Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of pinhole
Noun
  • Patients should put any items in a leak-proof, puncture-resistant container, such as a laundry detergent bottle.
    — Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The leak-proof, puncture-resistant container should then be thrown in the trash, not recycled or flushed down a toilet.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of puncture
Noun
  • The next day, Tekin looked through the peephole of her cell door and saw guards dragging out a corpse.
    — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Of course, the camera is suitable for any door with a compatible peephole, not just for apartments.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 27 July 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
  • Shopping malls across the country are roping off parking spaces closest to main entrances and food courts to make a few extra bucks.
    — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Officers met with representatives of Lamb, who identified an apparent entrance and exit point as a broken window on the side of the house.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of entrance
Noun
  • Jetties are long barriers often constructed of boulders or concrete at inlets or harbors to keep navigation channels open, while groins are shorter and often are built on open beaches to stop erosion and widen the sand area.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The castle overlooks the Moray Firth, a large inlet of the North Sea.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of inlet

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