buttonless
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- adjective
- /ˈbʌtənləs/
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sin botones
- These had four pockets, but they were inside pockets with buttonless flaps in the winter coats and outside pockets with buttons in the summer uniform.
Examples
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The white shirt under the red store jacket had a buttonless collar and a tasteful striped tie.
Fiction book (1997) -
Everybody began to look plain, as they say: bearded, buttonless, vested, grim.
Fiction book (1996) -
His buttonless shirt, open to a knot at the waist, exposed a chest she claimed as her own smooth pillow.
Fiction book (1992) -
Colette found a loose, buttonless vest...
Blog text (12) -
With the tip of her finger, seductively, she pushed her black, buttonless, boat-top blouse down off one shoulder.
Fiction book (1994) -
The designer showcased a stunning dress that featured a sleek, buttonless design, perfect for formal occasions.
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He opted for a buttonless jacket that emphasized the minimalist aesthetic of his outfit.
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Her buttonless blouse had a modern appeal, making it a stylish choice for both work and casual outings.
Antonyms
How Buttoned
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word buttonless comes from button plus -less. The button part long ago meant a small 'bud' or 'knob', a round piece used to fasten clothes, and -less means 'without', so buttonless means 'without buttons'.