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adjective

but·ton-down ˈbə-tᵊn-ˌdau̇n

Synonyms of button-down next

of a collar : having the ends fastened to the garment with buttons

b of a shirt

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: having a button-down collar

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: having buttons from the collar to the waist

or buttoned-down

ˈbə-tᵊn(d)-ˌdau̇n

: conservatively traditional or conventional

especially : adhering to conventional norms in dress and behavior

button-down businessmen

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Examples of button-down in a Sentence

Adjective a button-down architectural firm would never have the imagination to produce such a cutting-edge design

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Adjective

In the pictures, Hilton is wearing a black headband and gray tank top, while Spears, 42, is wearing a white button-down shirt. —

Victoria Edel, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024 Paris, 26, appeared to be wearing a black dress and black boots, while Bigi, 22, sported a black suit with a white button-down shirt and tie. —

Jack Irvin, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024

Noun

Behold, the dark academia starter pack: a pleated skirt, an argyle sweater, and a button-down shirt. —

Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 17 Mar. 2023 The button-down top with chest pocket and drawstring shorts are made from 95 percent premium viscose from bamboo, making for an amazingly cozy-meets-cooling feel. —

Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023 See all Example Sentences for button-down