What does "dropdown" mean?

An instance of a selection object that hides the contents (especially the other choices) until activated.

What is a synonym for "dropdown"?

Common synonyms include: choice list, combo, dropdown menu, list based, menu based, option list.

adj, noun

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Noun

1
An instance of a selection object that hides the contents (especially the other choices) until activated.
"That screen is good, but add a couple of dropdowns and it will be perfect."

Adjective

1
Dropping down from above; being a specific type of selection control that hides its contents until activated. not-comparable
"Click the Colours button on the toolbar to show a dropdown menu of available colours."

"Click the Colours button on the toolbar to show a dropdown menu of available colours."

Deverbal from drop down.