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

Does the subject matter of a film, and more specifically the subject matter that you’ll be required to discuss ad nauseam during the press tour, ever influence your decision to take a role? —Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025

In an email to NPR, the DOE said that approximately 30 subject matter experts are reviewing the proposals. —Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 17 Dec. 2025

Abundantly worthy subject matter undone by unfailingly mediocre execution, Shock and Awe continues Reiner’s recent interest in true-life political drama. —Will Leitch, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2025

An unassuming craftsman who sublimated his ego to the demands of the subject matter and genre at hand, Reiner was nevertheless a deeply personal filmmaker. —Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2025

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