noun Uncommon

subcommittee

SUHB-kuh-mih-tee

Subcommittee (noun) means a smaller group formed from within a larger committee to handle a specific part of its work. Example: “The finance subcommittee reviews the budget before it goes to the full board.”

noun

A smaller group formed from within a larger committee to handle a specific part of its work.

"The finance subcommittee reviews the budget before it goes to the full board."

"She was appointed to a subcommittee looking into workplace safety."

How to use subcommittee

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA smaller committee that reports to a bigger one.

Common pairings

form a subcommittee subcommittee chair sit on a subcommittee

Word forms

subcommittees plural

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Etymology

Simply sub- ("under") added to committee.

Rhymes for subcommittee

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Frequently asked questions

What does “subcommittee” mean?

The word “subcommittee” means a smaller group formed from within a larger committee to handle a specific part of its work. In plain terms, a smaller committee that reports to a bigger one.

How do you pronounce “subcommittee”?

“Subcommittee” is pronounced SUHB-kuh-mih-tee (/ˈsʌb.kəˌmɪti/ in IPA).

How do you use “subcommittee” in a sentence?

Here is “subcommittee” used in a sentence: “The finance subcommittee reviews the budget before it goes to the full board.”

What part of speech is “subcommittee”?

“Subcommittee” is a noun.

Is “subcommittee” a common word?

“Subcommittee” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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