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 company’s markets team starts the bets after fielding interest in topics and taking suggestions from users. —Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans. —Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024

One of the topics among the tribal leaders and water managers was the agreement that settled water claims for the Navajo and Hopi nations and set aside land for the San Juan Southern Paiute tribe. —Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024

Meanwhile, others will still achieve that but with more diverse topics like cooking or travel. —Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 10 Dec. 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)