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BUTTONHOLE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Buttonhole.

How to pronounce buttonhole:

US

Buttonhole - as a noun

A hole through which buttons are pushed

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
button hole

Buttonhole - as a verb

Detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lobby12

Example Sentences

"Please fasten the buttonhole on your jacket."
"The tailor had to sew a new buttonhole on my shirt."
"She carefully threaded the button through the buttonhole."
"I lost one of the buttons from the buttonhole on my trousers."
"The buttonholes on this dress are too small."
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Word Game Points

Is BUTTONHOLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, buttonhole is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BUTTONHOLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is BUTTONHOLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, buttonhole is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BUTTONHOLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is BUTTONHOLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, buttonhole is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BUTTONHOLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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