buttoncushioning

noun

UK /ˈbʌtənˌkʊʃənɪŋ/

US /ˈbʌtənˌkʊʃənɪŋ/

Buttoncushioning is when a button is made soft and padded so it feels nice to press.

The toy's buttoncushioning made it easy for little fingers to push without hurting.

SYNONYMS

button padding soft buttoning cushioned buttons padded buttoning

RELATED WORDS

padding cushion button softness upholstery

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of softening or padding a button to reduce pressure or noise.

The engineer added buttoncushioning to the control panel to make it quieter.

3. A protective layer placed behind a button to prevent damage to the surface beneath.

Buttoncushioning on the jacket kept the fabric from wearing out.

4. A design feature in clothing that makes buttons feel gentler against the skin.

The baby shirt had buttoncushioning so it wouldn't scratch.