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

Flaherty said the show will disclose if guests or topics overlap with his firm’s clients. —Max Tani, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026

During Wednesday’s episode — which is also Jenner’s second ever podcast appearance — Jenner and Cudi covered a range of topics, including her cosmetics brand Kylie Cosmetics, her acting debut in Charli XCX’s The Moment, her foray into singing and her experience navigating fame, to name a few. —Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026

Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans. —Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2026

The 115-member unit walked off the job in mid-February, having attempted to negotiate its first contract with WGAW management since September and alleging multiple unfair labor practices as well as a refusal to bargain on several topics. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Apr. 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
• anisotropic
• gonadotropic
• heterotopic
• kaleidoscopic
• ophthalmoscopic
• stereoscopic
• submicroscopic
• anthropic
• atopic
• ectopic

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)