topic

noun

top·​ic ˈtä-pik 

1

a

: the subject of a discourse or of a section of a discourse

b

: a heading in an outlined argument or exposition

2

a

: argument, reason

b

: one of the general forms of argument employed in probable reasoning

Synonyms

• content
• matter
• motif
• motive
• question
• subject
• theme

Examples of topic in a Sentence

He is comfortable discussing a wide range of topics.

topics such as health and fitness

Recent Examples on the Web

The roughly two-hour meetings cover a range of topics. —Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2024

Universal basic income has been a popular topic in California, with a number of cities, including Pomona, giving out cash to help struggling residents. —Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024

Conway suggested to Pelosi that the president’s performance raised the odds of a victory for former President Donald Trump in November, said the individuals, who were granted anonymity in order to speak freely about a sensitive topic. —Brian Schwartz, CNBC, 12 July 2024

Loading your audio article Mosquitoes are topic of nature center program Trout Lake Nature Center, 520 E. County Road 44, Eustis, will have its monthly naturalist program at 6:30 p.m. July 19. —Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin Topica Topics (work by Aristotle), from Greek Topika, from topika, neuter plural of topikos of a place, of a topos, from topos place, topos

First Known Use

circa 1569, in the meaning defined at sense 2b

Phrases Containing topic

• sub-topic
• topic of discussion
• topic sentence

Kids Definition

topic

noun

top·​ic ˈtäp-ik 

1

: a heading in an outline of a subject or explanation

2

: the subject or a section of a subject (as of a speech or a report)