buttons
|but-ton|
/ˈbʌtənz/
(button)
fastening device
Etymology
'button' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'bouton', where 'bout' meant 'bud' or 'knob'.
'button' changed from Old French 'bouton' into Middle English 'botoun' and eventually became the modern English word 'button'.
Initially, it meant 'a bud or knob', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a small fastener or a decorative knob used on clothing and objects'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
small fasteners sewn onto clothing or attached to fabric that pass through a loop or buttonhole to secure two pieces together.
He sewed three buttons onto his shirt.
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Noun 2
pressable controls on machines, devices, or interfaces (e.g., keyboard or remote control buttons).
The remote's buttons are worn from use.
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Last updated: 2025/09/06 21:56