content

noun
UK: /kənˈtent/
US: /kənˈtent/
  1. The things that are in something.

    1. The box's content was a book. [ ] [ ]
    2. The content of his speech was very interesting, and I learned a lot. [ ] [ ]
  2. The ideas, writing, or art that makes up a book, website, or other media.

    1. This website has a lot of content. [ ] [ ]
    2. The content on that streaming service is really diverse and enjoyable. [ ] [ ]
  3. The amount of a substance that is in something.

    1. This juice has a high sugar content. [ ] [ ]
    2. The fat content in this type of cheese is much lower than in others. [ ] [ ]
content adjective
  1. Satisfied; happy with what you have.

    1. I am content with my life. [ ] [ ]
    2. She seemed content living in a small village away from the city. [ ] [ ]
content transitive-verb
  1. To make someone happy and satisfied.

    1. Nothing will content him. [ ] [ ]
    2. She tried to content herself with a small salad, but she was still hungry. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "content" in English means: The things that are in something., The ideas, writing, or art that makes up a book, website, or other media., The amount of a substance that is in something..

The phonetic transcription of "content" is /kənˈtent/ in British English and /kənˈtent/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "content": happy, satisfied, data, subject, topic, matter.

Example usage of "content": "The box's content was a book.". More examples on the page.