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

Rachel Montañez has been a Forbes contributor since 2018, covering burnout, well-being in the workplace, and career advancement topics. —Rachel Montanez, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025

Jennifer is a senior writer at Ars Technica with a particular focus on where science meets culture, covering everything from physics and related interdisciplinary topics to her favorite films and TV series. —Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 21 Jan. 2025

While the topic is frequently debated, data suggests that remote work may boost productivity. —Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025

Child care and early childhood were among the topics included in the interim charges assigned to lawmakers to study ahead of the legislative session, which began on Tuesday, Jan. 14. —Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025

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)