subcommittee
noun
sub·com·mit·tee
ˈsəb-kə-ˌmi-tē 
ˌsəb-kə-ˈmi-
: a subdivision of a committee usually organized for a specific purpose
Examples of subcommittee in a Sentence
The Senate has formed a subcommittee to set up an investigation.
Recent Examples on the Web
The letter follows Coons questioning Lutnick at a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing last week.
—
Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 1 May 2026
What makes this moment different is that the solution is no longer waiting in a lab or a government subcommittee.
—Jennifer Granholm, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The Human Relations Commission also formed a subcommittee to study antisemitism last year.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The 25 counts sustained by a subcommittee include persistent violations of laws requiring timely, accurate disclosure of campaign funds and personal finances.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for subcommittee
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 1 May 2026
What makes this moment different is that the solution is no longer waiting in a lab or a government subcommittee.
—Jennifer Granholm, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The Human Relations Commission also formed a subcommittee to study antisemitism last year.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The 25 counts sustained by a subcommittee include persistent violations of laws requiring timely, accurate disclosure of campaign funds and personal finances.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for subcommittee
Cite this Entry
“Subcommittee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subcommittee. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
subcommittee
noun
sub·com·mit·tee
ˈsəb-kə-ˌmit-ē
ˌsəb-kə-ˈmit-ē
: a part of a committee usually organized for a certain purpose
Legal Definition
subcommittee
noun
sub·com·mit·tee
ˈsəb-kə-ˌmi-tē
: a subdivision of a committee that is assigned a portion of the committee's jurisdiction, holds hearings, amends legislation, and reports to the committee
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
