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Buttonhole

A hole through which a button is pushed to secure a garment or some part of one.

📖 Definitions of "Buttonhole"

noun
  1. 1

    A hole through which a button is pushed to secure a garment or some part of one.

  2. 2

    A flower worn in a buttonhole for decoration.

  3. 3

    A small slot-like cut or incision, made for example by an accident with the scalpel.

verb
  1. 1

    To detain (a person) in conversation against their will.

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