drop-down

adjective

ˈdräp-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce drop-down (audio)
: 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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There will be drop-down batting cages, and the space will be open to area schools. — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026 The smocked elastic waist is comfortable enough for all-day wear, and there are two deep drop-down pockets for storing small essentials. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026 Those guest cabins can be built as doubles, twins, or a single with a Pullman bed that folds away to create space for a drop-down desk or vanity. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 June 2026 The design is, of course, most useful for those who store their fridge lengthwise in the vehicle, with the drop-down access panel accessible right inside the tailgate. — New Atlas, 6 July 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 10 Jul. 2026.

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drop-down

adjective
-ˌdau̇n
: pull-down
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