campaign button

noun

a disk-shaped pin worn by a supporter of a political candidate, usually bearing the name of the candidate and often a slogan or the candidate's picture.

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Word History and Origins

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

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Example Sentences

Even his grief is smothered by his monomaniacal need for closure: “This is not about revenge,” he will tell Kadafi, pinning a campaign button on his lapel.

From Los Angeles Times

One was wearing a campaign button.

From New York Times

He looked to his wife, who wore a “Luna for Sheriff” campaign button.

From Los Angeles Times

On Tuesday, he delivered a victory speech before a crowd of relatives and supporters, wearing a campaign button from his father’s mayoral bid three decades earlier.

From Seattle Times

Welch wore his dad’s campaign button Tuesday when he claimed a resounding victory for the top office in the once-segregated city.

From Seattle Times

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