Looking for the meaning of the word BUTTONHOLES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BUTTONHOLES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Buttonhole
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbʌtnhəʊl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a slit made in a garment to receive a button for fastening.
Short Definition:slit in garment for button
Word: Buttonhole
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbʌtnhəʊl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
attract the attention of and detain (someone) in conversation, typically against their will
Short Definition:accost and detain in conversation
Examples:- reporters buttonhole officials coming out of the press secretary's office
Definition:
make buttonholes in (a garment).
Short Definition:make buttonholes in
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