word
Buttonhole
BUH-tuh-nhohl
/ˈbʌtʌˌnhoʊl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
buttonhole
Dictionary meaning
A hole through which buttons are pushed.
Examples
- I got buttonholed by my Uncle at the holiday party.
Synonyms: button hole
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