buttonhole Synonyms
buttonhole Meaning
buttonhole (n)
a hole through which buttons are pushed
buttonhole (v)
detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors
buttonhole (n.)
The hole or loop in which a button is caught.
buttonhole (v. t.)
To hold at the button or buttonhole; to detain in conversation to weariness; to bore; as, he buttonholed me a quarter of an hour.
buttonhole Sentence Examples
- He carefully pinned the boutonniere to his lapel, slipping the stem through the buttonhole.
- The tailor expertly sewed buttonholes along the edge of the fabric, preparing to attach the buttons.
- With a flick of her wrist, she slid the pen into the buttonhole of her shirt for safekeeping.
- The ornate embroidery featured intricate designs, each flower resembling a delicate buttonhole.
- She threaded the ribbon through the buttonhole, tying it into a neat bow.
- The old jacket showed signs of wear, frayed edges surrounding the buttonholes.
- He struggled to fasten his cufflinks through the tiny buttonholes of his shirt.
- The seamstress meticulously stitched the buttonhole, ensuring it was both sturdy and elegant.
- The knitter added decorative buttonholes to the cardigan, enhancing its charm.
- With practiced hands, she looped the laces through the buttonholes of her boots, ready for a long day's hike.
FAQs About the word buttonhole
a hole through which buttons are pushed, detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favorsThe hole
peephole, entrance, pinhole, inlet, knothole,keyhole, puncture, armhole, vent, space
patch,seal, filling, plug, plug, filling, patch, seal, obstruction, filler
He carefully pinned the boutonniere to his lapel, slipping the stem through the buttonhole.
The tailor expertly sewed buttonholes along the edge of the fabric, preparing to attach the buttons.
With a flick of her wrist, she slid the pen into the buttonhole of her shirt for safekeeping.
The ornate embroidery featured intricate designs, each flower resembling a delicate buttonhole.
