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

Rhythm counts for everything, subject matter for almost nothing. — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

Depending on your position, that organization may include hundreds of people, specialized departments, project managers, executive assistants, consultants and subject matter experts. — Desiree’ Stapleton, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Some lamented the format—essentially a full-length rendition of the LP, nothing more; venues were downsized as excitement (and prurient interest in the album’s salacious subject matter) began to dull. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026

Growmetix interviews subject matter experts and small business owners while crafting each lesson, then tests the lessons out on a small group to see what’s working and what might need tweaking. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 30 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