Navigation & Inputs · Inputs & Forms
Search Bar
also known as Search field, Search box
A search bar is an input dedicated to typing search terms, typically marked with a magnifying-glass icon and sometimes a clear button. Submitting it runs a query and returns matching results. It often pairs with autocomplete suggestions as the user types.
See it live — shadcn/ui · MUI · Ant Design
Don't confuse it with
A search bar submits a query to find results; autocomplete is the suggestion behavior that can enhance it. A generic text field captures a value, whereas a search bar's purpose is retrieval.
In the wild
The search box at the top of Amazon.