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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

buttonhole

/ˈbʌtənhoʊl/ noun · British & US
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What does buttonhole mean?

noun

A small hole in a garment, typically through which a button is passed, or a small hole in a piece of equipment, such as a sewing machine, through which a button or other object is passed.

Example

"The tailor carefully threaded the needle through the buttonhole to sew the button back on."

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