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

These include fixed drawing room seating with Art Nouveau glass panels, original light fittings and light switches, carved chimney pieces, servant bell pushes and much of the original stencilling to the hall and stairs.

From BBC

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

From Project Gutenberg

He did not offer to shake hands, but went to the bell push.

From Project Gutenberg

The bell push was at hand and I rang for her maid.

From Project Gutenberg

He touched an electric bell push, attached to the table, as he spoke.

From Project Gutenberg