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

The company is planning to launch a handful of new shows over the next few months, with a longer-term goal of having 12-16 channels led by creators who are subject matter experts. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2026

Despite the subject matter, Waititi and Ortega said the film is not a commentary on artificial intelligence. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Southern Methodist University political science professor Cal Jillson said the timing and subject matter suggest the mailing could be intended to draw attention to an issue already at the center of political debate. — Brian New, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Though Gibson’s early subject matter often centered around birds, his work in later years shifted focus to mythology, which became more prominent in the following decade. — The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 20 Oct. 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