Hamburger menu
/HAM-bur-gur MEN-yoo/ · noun · NAV pattern · #051
Three stacked lines hiding the whole navigation behind one tap. Saves space, costs discoverability — everything inside is out of sight.
Also called: hamburger icon, three-line menu, menu icon.
Common questions
What are the three horizontal lines in an app called?
That icon is the hamburger menu (or hamburger icon): three stacked lines that open the app’s hidden navigation. The name comes from its resemblance to a bun-patty-bun.