Definition of BUTTONHOLES

buttonholes

Meanings

Noun

  • a hole through which buttons are pushed
  • plural of buttonhole

Verb

  • detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors
  • third-person singular simple present indicative of buttonhole

Synonyms

button hole, buttonhole, lobby

Scrabble Score: 16

buttonholes is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
buttonholes is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
buttonholes is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

buttonholes is a valid Words With Friends word