bellybutton

American  

[bel-ee-buht-n] / ˈbɛl iˌbʌt n /

Or belly button

noun

1. the navel.

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bellybutton British  

/ ˈbɛlɪˌbʌtən /

noun

1. an informal name for the navel

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Etymology

Origin of bellybutton

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; belly + button

Example Sentences

His very first action, removing a piece of fluff from his bellybutton, sets the tone for this playful and irreverent romp.

From New York Times

He gave her a “perfect bellybutton” — anyone who sees it says so, Stone blushed.

From Los Angeles Times

Fashion elements from the 1970s, like bell-bottoms, mashed up against early 2000s fashion like low-rise jeans, bellybutton piercings, and big cargo pants.

From New York Times

This past fall, my daughter, at 20 months, became fascinated with her bellybutton.

From New York Times

They gave him a bellybutton that could change colors.

From New York Times