what about

idiom

1

: does that include (someone) : how about (someone)

"We're all going to the beach." "What about Kenny?"

2

: how does that affect (someone or something) : what should be done about (someone or something)

"I need to leave—something has come up." "What about the meeting?" "We'll have to reschedule it."

What about the people who can't afford health insurance?

3

—used to make a suggestion about what could be done

We'll need to talk about this again. What about (meeting) next week?

There's still time. What about playing another game?

4

—used to ask someone to tell one something in response to the thing that one has just said

I like skiing and hiking. What about you? What sports do you like?

Everyone else is coming. What about you?

Examples of what about in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hallmark Channel Announces Three Wise Men and a Baby Sequel with Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker and Paul Campbell And what about the Three Wise Men and a Baby sequel, Three Wiser Men and a Boy? —Breanne L. Heldman, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024

But if voters' feelings on Trump's guilt and the trial itself are pretty baked in, as Monica has noted, what about other ways this could impact the campaign, like time and money? —Tia Yang, ABC News, 28 May 2024

And what about those who run for office but have yet to be elected? —Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 19 May 2024

The Gem State is known for its many natural beauties, but what about the most beautiful restaurant? —Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2024

And what about purchasing alcohol; are the deals really that good? —Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2024

But what about Florida’s own Skunk Ape Headquarters? —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 May 2024

But what about issues not involving foreign conflicts? —Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024

And, what about the were luminescent butterfly wings on either side of Ariana Grande’s temples? —Hannah Coates, Vogue, 7 May 2024