button-down (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: ˈbʌtnd aʊn
Definition
A shirt featuring a collar with small buttons that fasten it to the front of the garment.
Examples
The dress code requires employees to wear a button-down and slacks.
She preferred the casual look of a patterned button-down over a formal blouse.
He ironed his blue button-down to ensure it looked sharp for the meeting.
How to Use button-down
- button-down shirt (collocation)
- the standard noun phrase for this garment — "I bought a new button-down shirt for work."
Synonyms of button-down
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