THEME

THE ·ME 1 syllable

B1 · Intermediate 📏 5 letters 🎲 Scrabble 10 ✅ valid word

Useful in everyday and work contexts.

noun
  1. the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
  2. a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work
  3. (music) melodic subject of a musical composition
  4. an essay (especially one written as an assignment)

💬 Examples

  • "he didn't want to discuss that subject"
  • "it was a very sensitive topic"
  • "it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme"
  • "the theme is announced in the first measures"

🔗 Similar words

subjecttopicmotifmelodic_thememusical_themeidea
verb
  1. provide with a particular theme or motive

💬 Examples

  • "the restaurant often themes its menus"
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