subdict-logo

material

Definition

  • noun: a substance from which something is made or can be made
  • noun: the elements, constituents, or substances of which something is composed or can be made
  • adjective: relating to, derived from, or consisting of matter
  • adjective: relating to or made of matter
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: physical, essential, weighty

Examples

  • My parents never felt that I was college 'material'. [=that I was someone who should go to college]

  • Her boss regards her as executive 'material'. [=as someone who would make a good executive]

  • The comedian gets his 'material' from things that have happened to him.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) just don't call me late for dinner, you get it? Okay! Not a shaker? Are you a hugger? I'm a killer. Warning! Plutonium- is a radioactive material and is highly explosive. Excuse me. There's more room on the sidewalk. Dodge, please, dodge! A little help? A little help, please. (..)
    2014 The Amazing Spider-Man 2