the idea

noun

: the central meaning or purpose of something : goal or intention

The whole idea of the game is to keep from getting caught.

The idea is to get people to attend.

Examples of the idea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This year, both campaigns seem intent on pushing the idea of Harris as the underdog. —David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024

Jillian Dara: How did the idea of this blending workshop come about? —Jillian Dara, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024

The solution to the election problem came when Dickinson’s former law clerk, James Wilson of Pennsylvania, introduced the idea of an elector system, whereby a select group of men would choose the President. —Jane E. Calvert / Made By History, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024

But the company shrugged off the idea of drawing customers like other regular retail companies would: with more discounts. —Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 18 Oct. 2024