buttonholes

[US]/ˈbʌtənˌhəʊlz/
[UK]/ˈbʌtn̩ˌhoʊlz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The small holes in fabric through which a button is sewn.
v.To make an opening for a buttonhole.

Phrases & Collocations

buttonholes style

buttonholes size

buttonholes placement

buttonholes design

buttonholes technique

buttonholes stitching

buttonholes pattern

buttonholes finish

buttonholes quality

buttonholes fabric

Example Sentences

he carefully sewed the buttonholes on his new shirt.

the tailor suggested adding more buttonholes for a better fit.

she admired the intricate designs of the buttonholes on the jacket.

buttonholes can be functional as well as decorative.

he forgot to cut the buttonholes before finishing the coat.

the dressmaker used a special technique for sewing buttonholes.

buttonholes are essential for attaching buttons securely.

she chose a contrasting thread for the buttonholes to stand out.

learning to make buttonholes is an important sewing skill.

he was proud of the perfectly aligned buttonholes on his suit.

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