belly button

noun

: the human navel

Examples of belly button in a Sentence

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Place your fists right above your belly button and pull inward and upward into your diaphragm. Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024 Simply wrap a tape measure around your waist at the level of your belly button. Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 22 Dec. 2024 The latest trend has users touting the benefits of putting castor oil in your belly button before bed. Renée Onque, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024 What started as just applying a few drops of oil into my belly button at night turned into a full-on stomach massage each night, something that was super luxurious and effective. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for belly button 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of belly button was circa 1877

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“Belly button.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belly%20button. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

belly button

noun
: the human navel

Medical Definition

belly button

noun
belly but·​ton -ˌbət-ᵊn How to pronounce belly button (audio)
: the human navel

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