Buttonhole Meaning in English
word
ˈbətənˌhoʊɫ
BUH-tn-hohl
bˈʌtənhˌəʊl
BUT-uhn-hohl
Definition
A buttonhole is a small slit or hole in fabric that you put a button through to fasten clothes. It can also refer to a flower worn in a buttonhole, usually for decoration.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, mainly refers to sewing and clothing; 'buttonhole flower' is used for decorative flowers at formal events (like weddings). Rare as a verb ('to buttonhole' meaning to stop someone for a chat), but not related to the sewing term.
Spanish: ojalPortuguese (BR): casa do botãoPortuguese (PT): casa do botãoChinese (Simplified): 扣眼Chinese (Traditional): 釦眼Hindi: बटनहोलArabic: عروة زرBengali: বোতামের ছিদ্র - বোতামের গর্তRussian: петля (для пуговицы)Japanese: ボタンホールVietnamese: khuy nút - lỗ cài cúcKorean: 단추구멍Turkish: düğme deliğiUrdu: بٹن ہولIndonesian: lubang kancing
Example Sentences
He put the button through the buttonhole.
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The shirt is missing a buttonhole.
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Can you sew a buttonhole here?
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His jacket had a white rose in the buttonhole for the wedding.
natural
There’s a stain right next to the buttonhole on your shirt.
natural
Let me check if this buttonhole is big enough for the new button.
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