subcommittee

[suhb-kuh-mit-ee]

noun

1. a secondary committee appointed out of a main committee.

subcommittee

/ ˈsʌbkəˌmɪtɪ /

noun

1. a distinct and often subordinate division of a committee

Word History and Origins

Origin of subcommittee¹

First recorded in 1600–10; sub- + committee

Example Sentences

Travel Association said in a report submitted to a House subcommittee in April.

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The request had come from FBI officials trying to ensure the safety of Biden’s inauguration, according to testimony provided to Jordan’s subcommittee by an FBI official that was involved in the efforts.

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The Executive Office’s statement said “unannounced jail inspections would continue, either through a COC subcommittee or coordinated oversight structure.”

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On July 22, at a House Natural Resources subcommittee meeting, Republican Rep. Nick Begich of Alaska introduced draft legislation that would scale back the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

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Republicans are expected to revoke any remaining shreds of power Democrats still hold, having suggested removing them as committee vice-chairs and subcommittee chairs.

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