How to Use buttonhole in a Sentence

buttonhole

noun
  • Bring the needle downward, and thread it through the opposite buttonhole and the shirt.
    Lara Sorokanich, Popular Mechanics, 8 Dec. 2020
  • Slip drapery rings through the buttonholes and then slide the rings on the curtain rod, or use curtain ring clips to attach the shower curtain.
    Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2023
  • Available in plain white or three fun floral prints, this wraparound skirt ties high up on the waist, with a handy buttonhole that promises a secure fit.
    Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2023
  • The pregnancy hair tie trick of looping a hair tie through the buttonhole of your pants and tying it around the button didn’t last me through my entire pregnancy.
    Katrina Cossey, Parents, 9 Feb. 2024
  • With six different stitch options to choose from—including a special four-step buttonhole feature—this machine is versatile enough for any and all of your stitching needs.
    Popular Science, 21 Oct. 2020
  • There are minor imperfections (the topmost of the polo’s four buttonholes arrived unfinished and a touch ragged) and the shirt’s large, soft collar, the only option, gets helplessly flummoxed under even a light blazer.
    Josh Condon, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2023
  • Other factors to keep in mind include the sewing machines size, weight, included accessories, buttonhole options, and special features.
    Camryn Rabideau, Popular Mechanics, 1 Aug. 2022
  • Sonia Yanes focused on adaptive design, paying attention to details that were both functional and fashionable, like buttonhole pleats that compress and release.
    Vogue, 23 May 2022
  • Afterward, the garments are made locally by a single jacket maker, trouser maker and buttonhole-finisher—each is touched by just four individuals.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 23 June 2022
  • Given the designs’ relative simplicity, every buttonhole and pocket angle is deeply considered.
    Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2021

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