noun
- plural of bellybutton; the small hollow or raised area in the center of the abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached
Usage: informal
Examples
- The twins compared their bellybuttons to see whose was deeper.
- Some people have innie bellybuttons while others have outie bellybuttons.
- The doctor examined the newborn's bellybuttons after the umbilical cords fell off.
- She got her bellybutton pierced at the jewelry store.
- The children giggled when they saw the funny shapes of their bellybuttons.
- Belly dancers often wear costumes that show their bellybuttons.