Examples of “content” in a Sentence

adj Satisfied and at ease; not wanting more than what one has.

• After a big lunch, the cat lay content in a patch of sunlight.
• She was content to stay at home and read while it rained.
• He seemed perfectly content with his quiet life in the village.

noun The subject matter or information contained in something written, spoken, or recorded — especially, today, material published online.

• The teacher asked us to summarise the content of the chapter in one paragraph.
• The site publishes new content every morning.
• Please check the content of the email before sending it.

noun The amount of a particular substance contained within something.

• Oranges have a high water content, which is why they feel so juicy.
• The label shows the fat content of every item on the shelf.
• This cereal has a high sugar content.

verb To make someone satisfied or at ease.

• A cup of tea and a quiet evening was enough to content him.
• Nothing could content the crowd except a second song from the band.
• Nothing seemed to content the restless toddler.