Button

usgb/ˈbʌtn/
noun

A small round fastener on clothes.

She buttoned her shirt before stepping out.
Visual representation of "button" - A small round fastener on clothes

Often appears as...

  • button a shirt
  • lose a button
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Fastening Sequence

When dressing, buttons typically fasten from bottom to top to avoid misalignment.

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Start buttoning your shirt from the bottom.
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Missing Button

A missing button indicates casualness or sloppiness in many cultures.

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His missing button made the shirt look untidy.
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