Word
cufflinks
Phoneticscuff·links
UK/kˈʌflɪŋks/
Countable noun
Definition
n. small decorative fasteners that hold together the ends of a shirt sleeve. You use them instead of buttons on formal shirts.
n. small decorative fasteners that join the two sides of a shirt cuff, worn in place of buttons on formal dress shirts.
Examples
“He wears silver cufflinks with his white shirt.”
“He fastens his cufflinks before the wedding while his brother waits with the car keys.”
“The antique gold cufflinks, inherited from his grandfather, catch the light as he adjusts his sleeves before the ceremony.”
Examples
simple
“He wears silver cufflinks with his white shirt.”
contextual
“He fastens his cufflinks before the wedding while his brother waits with the car keys.”
complex
“The antique gold cufflinks, inherited from his grandfather, catch the light as he adjusts his sleeves before the ceremony.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “cufflinks” in context.
Verb
01. choose cufflinks
“She helped him choose cufflinks to match his tie.”
verb + noun
02. cufflinks gleam
“His gold cufflinks gleamed under the bright lights.”
noun + verb
03. cufflinks match
“His cufflinks match his tie perfectly for the occasion.”
noun + verb
04. fasten cufflinks
“He struggled to fasten his cufflinks before the ceremony.”
verb + noun
05. fasten with cufflinks
“He fastened his French cuffs with silver cufflinks.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
06. diamond cufflinks
“He inherited expensive diamond cufflinks from his grandfather.”
adj + noun
07. engraved cufflinks
“He received engraved cufflinks with his initials on them.”
adj + noun
08. gold cufflinks
“He wore gold cufflinks with his black suit for the wedding.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. box of cufflinks
“He keeps a small box of cufflinks in his dresser drawer.”
noun + prep + noun
10. pair of cufflinks
“He received an elegant pair of cufflinks as a wedding gift.”
noun + prep + noun
11. a pair of gold cufflinks
“He wore a pair of gold cufflinks to the formal dinner.”
12. match cufflinks to his tie
“He matched his cufflinks to his tie for the interview.”
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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