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Definition button in American English

button noun

[countable] noun
/ˈbʌt(ə)n/
1

a small round object that is used for fastening clothes by pushing it through a hole

Example

He had undone the top button of his shirt.

Example

a blouse with small pearl buttons

Synonyms and related words
belt braces buckle
Example

Just press this button to start the computer.

Example

Press the pause button.

Example

Click the left mouse button twice.

Synonyms and related words
ancillary ball bearing bearing
2.1

one of the small parts on a telephone that you press to call a number

Example

a push-button phone

Synonyms and related words
3G 4G answering machine
2.2

a symbol on a computer screen that you can use to start programs

Example

Click on the Start button.

Synonyms and related words
active window avatar bar
3

a small round object that fastens onto your clothes with a pin and usually has a picture or writing on it

Example

He was wearing a button saying "Bush for President."

Synonyms and related words
armband badge button
Definition button in American English

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