How to Use drop-down in a Sentence

drop-down

adjective
Definition of drop-downnext
  • Find your school in the drop-down box on the tool below.
    — Caitlin McGlade, The Arizona Republic, 22 July 2024
  • Tap on Custom from the drop-down list to make your own choice.
    — David Nield, Popular Science, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Russo has a state-of-the-art studio with a drop-down screen to work in.
    — Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 19 July 2023
  • On the door of the fridge, there’s also a drop-down tray, which is the perfect place to store your eggs.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
  • There’s a lot to think about with respect to a gender drop-down.
    — David Marchese David Marchese, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2023
  • The yacht comes with drop-down terraces and a beach club, or area at the back of the boat that opens at sea level.
    — Marylou Costa, Contributor, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Still, with a Ligne Roset drop-down desk and rounded armchair, the room meets his needs.
    — Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, 19 July 2023
  • The feature can be found in the drop-down menu along with the subtitles and audio.
    — Vulture, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The green button in the top left of your windows now has a new function in its drop-down menu.
    — Wes Davis, The Verge, 7 June 2023
  • Use the drop-down menu to find your state and the information on how to apply.
    — Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Select the fund from the drop-down menu after the donation amount at donate.directrelief.org.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2024
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows and drop-down balconies on both sides flood the space with light and fresh air.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2023
  • The program offers a variety of lengths and tones through a drop-down menu.
    — Alix Strauss, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2023
  • Pick that, then select each of the two 5G technologies shown in the drop-down menu below that.
    — Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 26 July 2023
  • At the rear, a lift-gate and drop-down tailgate provides campers with easy access to all within.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Finding a camp is more than just selecting one from a drop-down menu.
    — Alden Wicker, WIRED, 6 Aug. 2024
  • The Alaska's party piece is a drop-down mid-gate that opens the cabin to the truck bed to allow for hauling long items.
    — Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 4 Aug. 2023
  • For movie nights, the usual big-screen TV was swapped for a more discreet projector and drop-down screen.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The drop-down drawers provide easy access to items, and wheels allow students to move their stuff around the room.
    — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Text input and clicking the drop-down box next to the Customize Copilot key.
    — Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 23 Sep. 2024
  • Glass doors open out on to a drop-down terrace that’s perfect for a post-dinner Old Fashioned.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The drop-down cups and side sling make this ideal for nursing or pumping postpartum.
    — Jessica Booth, Parents, 2 June 2024
  • Instead, there’s a full-beam lounge and movie-watching space tucked away beneath that high-low pool, with drop-down balconies on each side.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Explore the full lineup by selecting the Latinidad Stage in the location drop-down.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
  • For Anyone looking for a nursing bra that has front drop-down cups and a clip closure for easy breastfeeding.
    — Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023
  • The results draw from multiple sources, which are cited in a drop-down gallery under the summary.
    — A.w. Ohlheiser, Vox, 23 May 2024
  • The drop-down has a prominent spot at the top of the website and debuted alongside another new feature.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The unit features multiple cubbies as well as a drop-down table that creates a workspace for tackling DIY projects.
    — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2023
  • This side of the trailer also houses the drop-down privacy tent for the outdoor shower hooked up to an instant water heater that's also piped to the kitchen sink.
    — New Atlas, 30 July 2024
  • Every balcony and patio has a drop-down screen that provides privacy without ruining the view.
    — Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2024

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