secondarymenu

noun

UK /ˈsekəndəri ˈmenjuː/

US /ˈsekəndəri ˈmɛnjuː/

A second list of choices that appears after you pick something from the first list.

Click the settings option to open the secondary menu.

SYNONYMS

submenu drop-down menu pop-up menu nested menu

RELATED WORDS

menu option button navigation interface

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A smaller menu shown inside a larger menu on a website or app.

The secondary menu opened when I hovered over the file tab.

3. An extra list of food choices offered alongside the main menu at a restaurant.

The cafe keeps a secondary menu for drinks and desserts.

4. A backup list of commands in a computer program.

Press the right arrow key to reach the secondary menu.