button-down
Pronunciation
/bˈʌʔn̩dˈaʊn/

Definition & Meaning of "button-down"in English

button-down
01

describing a shirt with a collar that is secured by buttons to the fabric, typically considered a classic or formal style

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
He wore a button-down shirt to the business meeting.
02

describing something as overly conventional, traditional, or lacking creativity in approach

Examples
His button-down personality made him hesitant to try new ideas.
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