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1buttonhole
noun but·ton·hole \ˈbə-tən-ˌhōl\
: a hole in clothing through which a button is passed in order to fasten something
Full Definition of BUTTONHOLE
1
: a slit or loop through which a button is passed
2
chiefly British : boutonniere
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First Known Use of BUTTONHOLE
1561
Rhymes with BUTTONHOLE
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2buttonhole
verb
Definition of BUTTONHOLE
transitive verb
1
: to furnish with buttonholes
2
: to work with buttonhole stitch
— but·ton·hol·er \-ˌhō-lər\ noun
First Known Use of BUTTONHOLE
1828
3buttonhole
verb
Definition of BUTTONHOLE
transitive verb
: to detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of
Origin of BUTTONHOLE
alteration of buttonhold
First Known Use: 1857
BUTTONHOLE Defined for Kids
buttonhole
noun but·ton·hole \ˈbə-tən-ˌhōl\
Definition of BUTTONHOLE for Kids
: a slit or loop for fastening a button
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