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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