unbutton

verb

un·​but·​ton ˌən-ˈbə-tᵊn 

unbuttoned; unbuttoning; unbuttons

transitive verb

1

: to loose the buttons of

2

: to open by or as if by loosing buttons

intransitive verb

: to undo buttons

Examples of unbutton in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This technique allows stage actors to tear off their clothes during short scene changes during a play, instead of wasting precious time unbuttoning them. —Alex Haddon, The Indianapolis Star, 29 July 2024

However, they’re placed on the sides of the legs so shoppers can have the option to wear the dress as is or to unbutton the sides for an easy-breezy, leg-baring look. —Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 27 Mar. 2024

After a taste of the Da Bomb hot sauce, Klum stunned an unassuming Evans by unbuttoning her denim top to fan herself off from the heat. —Jessica Wang, EW.com, 20 June 2024

At the 2024 Oscars, Ryan Gosling sported a custom black Gucci suit with subtle metallic piping, a black shirt unbuttoned midway and hot pink socks as a nod to his film Barbie. —Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

unbutton

verb

un·​but·​ton ˌən-ˈbət-ᵊn 

: to unfasten the buttons of (as a garment)