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

Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans. —Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2026

Trump has been engaged in a bitter feud with his Colombian counterpart since assuming office, with the two clashing on topics ranging from deportations to drugs. —Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026

The event is part of the Northwest Health HealthyU series, a community program that provides free seminars on various health and wellness topics. —Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026

Pay transparency will also be a hot topic this year, said ADP Chief Talent Officer Jay Caldwell. —Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 5 Jan. 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)