buttons

[buht-nz]

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. a bellboy or page in a hotel.

buttons

/ ˈbʌtənz /

noun

1. informal,  (functioning as singular) a page boy

Word History and Origins

Origin of buttons¹

First recorded in 1840–50; so called from the many buttons of his uniform

Example Sentences

“It’s like revisiting the 1990s, when shopping wasn’t as easy as clicking three buttons before the item was en route to your house,” Shafransky said.

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An array of emphatically tactile vehicle-control switches and buttons live in the center console—including a fingerprint reader, allowing the car to identify the driver and reset the preferences.

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While many pets seen on social media are now communicating with their owners via language buttons, this also demonstrates that these animals are receptive to receiving messages.

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It was thought he had been serving with the Gordon Highlanders, and buttons found on the site in France hinted he could be an officer.

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As part of the settlement, Amazon will no longer be able to feature buttons saying "No, I don't want free shipping" and must create an easy way to cancel Prime.

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