Definition of «button eyes»

The phrase "button eyes" refers to someone's eyes that are small and round like buttons, usually used to describe dolls or characters in stories.

There was that one stuffed animal with black button eyes, bear ears and a plush tummy begging to be squeezed. (animalso.com)
With those round button eyes, hanging ears and black nose one can not help find the dog cute. (teacupdogdaily.com)
Embellish face with button eyes glued to blue ovals made from scrap paper. (onekriegerchick.com)
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