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/ˈpʊʃ ˈbʌtən/ · push·but·ton
noun
  1. A small device that, when pressed, completes an electrical circuit to activate a function. She pressed the push button on the elevator and waited for the doors to open.
adjective
  1. Describing a device or system that is operated by pressing a button rather than turning a knob or using a switch. The new coffee maker features a push‑button interface that makes brewing a single cup effortless.
Did you know? The first commercial push‑button telephone was introduced by Siemens in 1889, allowing callers to dial by simply pressing numbered buttons.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 14, 2026