B2nounartsmedia
US/θiːm/
UK/θiːm/
the main subject or idea in a talk, book, film or event
In context
Family and loss are the main themes of the novel.
The theme of this year's festival is protecting the ocean.
We're having a birthday party with a superhero theme.
Words that go with theme
adjective + noun
- main themeFriendship is the main theme of the film.
- common themeA common theme in her songs is leaving home.
noun + noun
- theme parkWe spent the whole day at a theme park.
- theme songEveryone knows the theme song from that cartoon.
noun + preposition
- theme ofThe theme of the conference is AI in education.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The theme of my essay is about pollution.Correct: The theme of my essay is pollution.