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

So who is the subject matter, exactly? — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026

Though some may assume that such programs promise higher odds of admission due to their small applicant pools, admissions officers’ expectations of an applicant’s knowledge and hands-on experiences are actually higher due to the highly specialized nature of the subject matter. — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

In addition, some 80 scientists and subject matter experts have signed on to review the site’s content. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 25 June 2026

Judges will seek uniqueness of vision, innovation and diversity in storytelling, as well as originality and provocative subject matter. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 23 June 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