BUTTON
/ˈbʌtn̩/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of BUTTON
One who adjusts, especially for the insurance industry's employment title "loss adjuster" (or "claims adjuster" in the United States).
A knob or disc that is passed through a loop or (buttonhole), serving as a fastener.
"April fastened the buttons of her overcoat to keep out the wind."
A mechanical device meant to be pressed with a finger in order to open or close an electric circuit or to activate a mechanism.
"Pat pushed the button marked "shred" on the blender."
An on-screen control that can be selected as an activator of an attached function.
"Click the button that looks like a house to return to your browser's home page."
In a violin-family instrument, the carved wooden plug which sits in the bottom block of the instrument.
To fasten with a button.
To be fastened by a button or buttons.
"The coat will not button."
To stop talking.
Examples of BUTTON in a Sentence
- "April fastened the buttons of her overcoat to keep out the wind."
- "Pat pushed the button marked "shred" on the blender."
- "Click the button that looks like a house to return to your browser's home page."
- "The coat will not button."
Word Details
Is BUTTON a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BUTTON is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BUTTON uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BUTTON
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | u | t | t | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BUTTON
31 words from the letters in BUTTON
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use BUTTON in Word Games
BUTTON is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, BUTTON is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BUTTON to find 31 additional valid words.