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 of topic

• theme
• matter
• subject
• question
• motif

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 pitfalls of social media usage for children, such as exposure to harmful or radicalizing content, has become a galvanizing topic in the Legislature. —Lia Russell march 25, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026

Although the collapse is not always a topic of conversation, Marqueiz said understanding what went wrong with the original bridge is important as construction on the new bridge is being finished. —Johane Saintil, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026

Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans. —Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026

Set against a backdrop of red carpets and high-profile events, the series delves into friendship, rivalry, and the pressures of fame, while addressing topics including media scrutiny and personal trauma. —Ed Meza, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026

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

Rhymes for topic

• tropic
• adrenocorticotropic
• anisotropic
• gonadotropic
• heterotopic
• kaleidoscopic
• ophthalmoscopic
• stereoscopic
• submicroscopic
• anthropic
• atopic
• ectopic

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)