subject matter

noun

: matter presented for consideration in discussion, thought, or study

Examples of subject matter in a Sentence

I found the film's subject matter to be quite disturbing.

She disapproves of the artist's choice of subject matter.

Recent Examples on the Web

Here, the subject matter is clear, and the tone, though solemn, is usually celebratory. — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026

The tan suit gate made major headlines, took over what was formerly Twitter, and sparked backlash from right-wing pundits who deemed it too casual for the subject matter. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Per Page Six, Harry began planning the move after meeting with his father, King Charles, in July (where the subject matter was not discussed). — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026

Sign language becomes cinematic grammar rather than subject matter. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for subject matter

• antimatter
• atter
• batter
• blatter
• catarrh
• chatter
• clatter
• fatter
• flatter
• hatter
• latter
• natter

Kids Definition

subject matter

noun

: matter presented for consideration in discussion, thought, or study

the poem's subject matter