buttons
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of buttons
First recorded in 1840–50; so called from the many buttons of his uniform
Example Sentences
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"All she had to do was go on her phone, click a few buttons and it would be delivered in as quick as 20 minutes."
From BBC • May 10, 2026
“We had to wait until the ashes cooled down to make sure we weren’t leaving buttons or anything identifying about it, and the funeral home would take care of the rest,” Bennett said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
As if to pat himself on the back, Borgli buttons the joke when Charlie responds that his grandparents might not be able to make it to the ceremony.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
Amid heightened concerns over gun violence in schools, companies are marketing an array of new technologies, from AI-powered gun detection tools to wearable panic buttons.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
The machine has various dials and buttons on it, and a small digital screen.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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