conversation
noun
con·ver·sa·tion
ˌkän-vər-ˈsā-shən 
1
a(1)
: oral exchange of sentiments, observations, opinions, or ideas
… we had talk enough but no conversation; there was nothing discussed.—
Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson
(2)
: an instance of such exchange : talk
a quiet conversation
b
: an informal discussion of an issue by representatives of governments, institutions, or groups
conversations among the senators
c
: an exchange similar to conversation
We had a conversation by email.
conversationally
adverb
Synonyms of conversation
Examples of conversation in a Sentence
Do you remember our conversation about that new movie?
We got into a long conversation about his behavior.
They were engaged in a lengthy conversation about politics.
The topic came up in conversation.
They were so deep in conversation that they barely noticed me.
He kept trying to engage me in conversation.
She's skilled in the art of conversation.
an interesting topic of conversation
We had a conversation by e-mail.
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Lively conversations peal out from the many restaurants, cafés, and lounges where locals and visitors mingle late into the night.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
His show represents one of the most significant archives of conversations with major literary powerhouses from the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
These types of conversations have become common, if not nonstop, for Juan Sebastián Pinto, a Denver resident who worked in the AI space for years.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Public relationship milestones may arrive—engagements, breakups, or defining conversations that put love front and center.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
His show represents one of the most significant archives of conversations with major literary powerhouses from the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
These types of conversations have become common, if not nonstop, for Juan Sebastián Pinto, a Denver resident who worked in the AI space for years.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Public relationship milestones may arrive—engagements, breakups, or defining conversations that put love front and center.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Conversation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conversation. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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conversation
noun
con·ver·sa·tion
ˌkän-vər-ˈsā-shən
: talking or a talk between two or more people
conversationally
adverb
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