: pull-down
a drop-down menu
drop-down noun
or dropdown
plural drop-downs or dropdowns
… a simpler email experience free of buttons, drop-downs, toggles, … and heavy interfaces … Ellis Hamburger

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There are all kinds of niceties to look forward to, including an expansive glass roof, a drop-down rear window, two glove boxes, spacious heated rear seating, lots of storage in the rear and the frunk, and high ground clearance for off-roading. New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026 Casali also incorporated features from bigger models, such as the foredeck lounge and an optional drop-down aft platform. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026 Use the drop-down menus to filter through schools by grade level or specialized programming like dual language. Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026 Rachel Hauck’s scenic design features sliding pegboard-style panels inspired by the functional wall décor in Child’s kitchens, as well as drop-down and slide-on elements that quickly re-create key points and places in her life. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drop-down

Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of drop-down was in 1984

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“Drop-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drop-down. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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drop-down

adjective
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