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

Though the cost of living is a top issue for most voters, immigration remains a delicate topic for candidates in the midterm elections. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Last August, in an interview with Deadline at the Writers Guild Foundation’s Sublime Primetime event, Fielder addressed the topic. — Peter White, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

The Climate Leaders Roundtable Breakfast promised candid dialogues on topics exploring the intersection of technology, fashion and climate. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

This year’s event will feature lengthy discussions on burning topics such as AI, diversity, TikTok, and awards strategies, with more being announced soon. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 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
• allotropic
• arthroscopic
• barotropic
• cystoscopic
• endoscopic
• gyroscopic
• hygroscopic
• isentropic
• isotopic
• isotropic

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)