: 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

Examples of drop-down in a Sentence

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Of all Australia’s problems in their 295-run defeat at the hands of India in Perth, the name of Marnus Labuschagne appeared near the top of the drop-down list. Tim Ellis, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 Featuring 360-degree wheels, a drop-down front zipper pocket for laptops and documents, and interior dividers, this stunning piece of luggage is sure to turn heads on your next trip. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024 The Remove tool has a drop-down menu that identifies wires and cables or people in the image that take attention away from your subject. PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024 An addition that extends into the living area has built-in lights and a drop-down countertop — where a host might put out snacks for guests. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 31 Oct. 2024 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 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

drop-down

adjective
-ˌdau̇n
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