subcategory
noun
sub·cat·e·go·ry
ˌsəb-ˈka-tə-ˌgȯr-ē 
plural subcategories
: a category that is a subdivision of a larger category : a secondary category
grouping the books into the appropriate categories and subcategories
A new subcategory of vodkas, which provide a contrast to the "tasteless" aspect of this spirit, are the flavored vodkas …—
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No wonder the city is tied for first in our Restaurants subcategory.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 6 May 2025
Now Adding texture to pearls is another subcategory that is rising in popularity.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The ‘80s and ‘90s saw revivals, but as the Originals subcategory launched in 2001, the Gazelle made its biggest comeback, becoming a cherished sneaker design that continues to hold its own in the lifestyle category, up to present day.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Department stores, another subcategory, fell slightly to $10.7 billion from $10.8 billion.
—Grace L. Williams, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 6 May 2025
Now Adding texture to pearls is another subcategory that is rising in popularity.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The ‘80s and ‘90s saw revivals, but as the Originals subcategory launched in 2001, the Gazelle made its biggest comeback, becoming a cherished sneaker design that continues to hold its own in the lifestyle category, up to present day.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Department stores, another subcategory, fell slightly to $10.7 billion from $10.8 billion.
—Grace L. Williams, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Subcategory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subcategory. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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