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 subject matter ranges from alligators and native birds to palm trees, sunsets and recognizable landmarks like the Citrus Tower. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

The big one for me is external engagement with customers, partners, and subject matter experts. — Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

Leaders and their teams need to demonstrate deep subject matter expertise to avoid this. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

But shortly after the Edinburgh screening, Tuttle revealed the film had been turned down by every major festival it had been submitted to because of its subject matter. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 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