topic

noun

top·​ic ˈtä-pik How to pronounce topic (audio)
Synonyms of topicnext
1
a
: the subject of a discourse or of a section of a discourse
b
: a heading in an outlined argument or exposition
2
b
: one of the general forms of argument employed in probable reasoning

Examples of topic in a Sentence

He is comfortable discussing a wide range of topics. topics such as health and fitness
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Thanks to its longstanding relationships, the hotel can arrange for an array of unique experiences in the city and throughout Tuscany, covering topics from food and wine to fashion, art, history, and perfume. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 That economic reality has shaped how many NBA figures approach politically sensitive topics involving China. Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026 Across the lineup, cineastes can find stories about gay and lesbian life, the Ukraine war, as well as such topics as suicide and trauma. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026 Monken, scheduled for a media availability as per the event’s tradition, spoke to local reporters about the possibility that Garrett could be traded, among other topics. Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for topic

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of topic was circa 1569

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“Topic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topic. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

topic

noun
top·​ic ˈtäp-ik How to pronounce topic (audio)
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)

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