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/ˈbʌt.ən.hoʊl/ · but.ən.hoʊl
noun
- A hole through which a button is pushed to secure a garment or some part of one. She carefully threaded the needle through the buttonhole to sew the button back on.
- A flower worn in a buttonhole for decoration. He wore a small rose in his buttonhole to add a touch of elegance to his suit.
- A small slot-like cut or incision, made for example by an accident with the scalpel. The surgeon carefully stitched the buttonhole in the patient's skin to prevent infection.
verb
- To detain (a person) in conversation against their will. The charismatic stranger buttonholed me at the party and wouldn't let me leave until the music stopped.
Did you know? The term 'buttonhole' has been used in various contexts, including in literature, where it's often used to describe a person's ability to engage others in conversation, as seen in the works of authors like Jane Austen.