A large dropdown that opens from a navigation link and shows many grouped choices at once, often in columns with headings.
Synonyms
- mega dropdown
- mega nav
Related terms
In plain words
- the big menu panel that drops down with lots of links
- the wide menu with columns of options
Usage example
Hovering Shop opened a mega menu with every category laid out in tidy columns.
Don't confuse with…
- dropdown menuA plain dropdown lists a single column of links; a mega menu is a large panel showing many grouped options together.
Categories
- Navigation