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
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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Brown kept the conversation confidential.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
By presenting domestic routines with the same creativity and attention to detail as a fashion spread, Smith has shifted the cultural conversation, making intentional, slow living as aspirational as her ensembles themselves.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2025
Expect lively food stalls, sustainability talks, and conversations about the future of food.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
This -- to someone who is not steeped in public health, this whole conversation and process is really confusing.
—ABC News, 21 Sep. 2025
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Zach Berman, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
By presenting domestic routines with the same creativity and attention to detail as a fashion spread, Smith has shifted the cultural conversation, making intentional, slow living as aspirational as her ensembles themselves.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2025
Expect lively food stalls, sustainability talks, and conversations about the future of food.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
This -- to someone who is not steeped in public health, this whole conversation and process is really confusing.
—ABC News, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Conversation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conversation. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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conversation
noun
con·ver·sa·tion
ˌkän-vər-ˈsā-shən
: talking or a talk between two or more people
conversationally
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