what about

phrase

1

: does that include (someone) : how about (someone)

"We're all going to the beach." "What about Kenny?"

2

: how does that affect (someone or something) : what should be done about (someone or something)

"I need to leave—something has come up." "What about the meeting?" "We'll have to reschedule it."

What about the people who can't afford health insurance?

3

—used to make a suggestion about what could be done

We'll need to talk about this again. What about (meeting) next week?

There's still time. What about playing another game?

4

—used to ask someone to tell one something in response to the thing that one has just said

I like skiing and hiking. What about you? What sports do you like?

Everyone else is coming. What about you?

Examples of what about in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But wait — what about all the hardworking crew who have always been awarded during those earlier ceremonies, including many of your own members? — Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 July 2026

Your work often deals with community spaces, what about them appeals to you? — Lilyanna D'amato, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026

And what about African countries powering into the knockout rounds? — Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 20 July 2026

Using retinol on your face is amazing for prevention, but only half the battle—what about your arms, chest, and legs? — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Rhymes for what about

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout