buttons

American

[buht-nz] / ˈbʌt nz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

a bellboy or page in a hotel.

buttons British

/ ˈbʌtənz /

noun

informal (functioning as singular) a page boy

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Etymology

Origin of buttons

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

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buttons

When this was realised, the automated blue-flag system was disconnected and the FIA relied on marshals showing blue flags or pressing the buttons that operate the blue-light panels trackside.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

Neatly labeled drawers hold hand fans, plastic snakes, buttons, buckles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

But to see him moving the levers and pushing buttons was fascinating.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

On Friday, Ohtani handed back over pitch-calling duties, communicating with head shakes and nods instead of the PitchCom buttons on his arm.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026

I aimed it at the cardboard TV frame she’d taped around my window and pretended to push one of the fake remote control buttons.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff

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