bellybutton

or bel·ly but·ton

[ bel-ee-buht-n ]

noun

1. the navel.

bellybutton

/ ˈbɛlɪˌbʌtən /

noun

1. an informal name for the navel

Word History and Origins

Origin of bellybutton¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; belly + button

Example Sentences

His very first action, removing a piece of fluff from his bellybutton, sets the tone for this playful and irreverent romp.

From New York Times

He gave her a “perfect bellybutton” — anyone who sees it says so, Stone blushed.

From Los Angeles Times

Fashion elements from the 1970s, like bell-bottoms, mashed up against early 2000s fashion like low-rise jeans, bellybutton piercings, and big cargo pants.

From New York Times

Perovskyi would carefully examine every injury on the body, make a Y-incision through the bellybutton, up the sternum and across the collarbones, and saw open the skull.

From Washington Post

The buttons on her white top opened down to her bellybutton.

From Washington Times