but·ton-down
ˈbə-tᵊn-ˌdau̇n 
1
a
of a collar
: having the ends fastened to the garment with buttons
b
of a shirt
(1)
: having a button-down collar
(2)
: having buttons from the collar to the waist
2
or
: conservatively traditional or conventional
especially
: adhering to conventional norms in dress and behavior
button-down businessmen
: a shirt with a button-down collar
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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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Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 24 May 2024
Edwards matched her in style and energy with a black suit and white button-down.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
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Adjective
The Best Amazon Memorial Day Deals on Tops Rest assured, this will be the summer of the sleek button-down.
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Edwards matched her in style and energy with a black suit and white button-down.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
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“Button-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/button-down. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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