Button-down
Pronunciation: /ˈbətən- ˈdaʊn/
Button-down (adjective)
- describes a shirt with buttons on the collar to keep it in place.
- describes a person or style that is traditional and formal.
Examples
- He wore a button-down shirt to the meeting.
- A button-down shirt is perfect for casual Fridays.
Common collocations: button-down collar, wear a button-down, button-down attitude, button-down appearance, button-down manner