collar button

noun

1. a button or stud for fastening a detachable collar to the neckband of a shirt or for fastening together the ends of a collar or neckband.

Word History and Origins

Origin of collar button¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

The look he gave me seemed to see right through me, right to my back collar button.

From Literature

He fastened the wing collar on with a golden collar button, a present that Hildy O’Dair had given him before he became engaged to Katie.

From Literature

It fastened around the neck with a collar button and the vest held it in place.

From Literature

There were no other physical reminders of Johnny, as he had been buried in all the clothes he owned with his studs and his fourteen-carat gold collar button.

From Literature

I helped him into a clean white shirt and knotted his tie for him, noting the two inches of empty space between the collar button and Baba’s neck.

From Literature