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

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bell push

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

"It's your jail, then, you know—" His hand checked my reach to the bell push.

From The Haunted Pajamas by Elliott, Francis Perry

A moment later she pressed the bell push on the desk.

From The Man in the Twilight by Cullum, Ridgwell