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

Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans. —Grant Lancaster, arkansasonline.com, 24 Oct. 2024

He’s written about multiple topics spanning from underrated craft beer cities to high-end ... —Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024

The topic was explored during a seminar on how advanced air mobility infrastructure will develop yesterday. —Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024

One thing folks probably have heard about Marsha is her role in Stonewall — a topic that’s been discussed for decades. —Wren Sanders, Them, 23 Oct. 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)