bell push

American  

noun

1. a button, as on the front door of a house, that rings a bell when pushed.

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bell push British  

noun

1. a button pressed to operate an electric bell

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Etymology

Origin of bell push

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

It's not a secret and you'll find "Chaos Computer Club" listed on the bell push of the neo-classical building.

From The Guardian • Aug. 24, 2011

He is about to return to the taxi when he notices a small bell push, hidden in the shadows.

From Time Magazine Archive

He put his hand over the bell push.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

The bell push is not always within reach of the arm, and it is by haphazard that one has to wander around in the dark.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 595, May 28, 1887 by Various

Burglar Alarm Attachment to Window Burglar Alarm.—In order to make a burglar alarm connection with a bell, push buttons or switches may be put in circuit to connect with thep.

From Electricity for Boys by Zerbe, James Slough