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1button–down
adjective but·ton–down \-ˌdau̇n\
of a collar : having the ends fastened to the shirt with buttons
of a shirt : having a button-down collar
: having a very traditional and formal way of dressing, behaving, etc.
Full Definition of BUTTON-DOWN
1
a of a collar : having the ends fastened to the garment with buttons b of a garment : having a button-down collar
2
or but·toned–down \-tən-ˌdau̇n\ : conservatively traditional or conventional; especially : adhering to conventional norms in dress and behavior <button–down businessmen>
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First Known Use of BUTTON-DOWN
1934
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2button–down
noun
Definition of BUTTON-DOWN
: a shirt with a button-down collar
First Known Use of BUTTON-DOWN
1952
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