conversation

noun

con·ver·sa·tion ˌkän-vər-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce conversation (audio)

a(1)

: oral exchange of sentiments, observations, opinions, or ideas

… we had talk enough but no conversation; there was nothing discussed.

Samuel Johnson

(2)

: an instance of such exchange : talk

a quiet conversation

: an informal discussion of an issue by representatives of governments, institutions, or groups

conversations among the senators

: an exchange similar to conversation

We had a conversation by email.

obsolete : conduct, behavior

conversational

ˌkän-vər-ˈsā-shnəl How to pronounce conversation (audio)

-shə-nᵊl

adjective

conversationally adverb

Example Sentences

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. See More

Recent Examples on the Web After pulling Tunstall aside, Kelly allegedly opened fire in the middle of their conversation, striking him at least once in the head, according to a police affidavit.

Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 9 Sep. 2022 The incident that brought Prince Charles closest to utter despair was his secretly wiretapped private conversation with Camilla about wishing to become a Tampax to stay closer to her.

Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 This film is built around the first of its kind conversation with Sobhraj himself, recorded directly from his jail in total secret for 17 years by the director Jean-Charles Deniau.

Trinidad Barleycorn, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 Our conversation has been lightly edited for length and clarity.

Brandon Tensley, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 For more than an hour, Forsell sat in the back of a police car, his conversation captured on video.

Ruby Cramer, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 According to the affidavit, Kelly pulled Tunstall to the side and during their conversation drew a handgun and fired several shots.

Adrian Sainz, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 In his conversation at the Code Conference, Jassy also addressed the unionization movement currently playing out at the company.

Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 According to the affidavit, Kelly pulled Tunstall to the side and during their conversation drew a handgun and fired several shots.

Adrian Sainz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	conversation
释义	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 (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. 2 obsolete : conduct, behavior conversational ˌkän-vər-ˈsā-shnəl -shə-nᵊl adjective conversationally adverb Synonyms chat colloquy converse dialogue dialog discourse discussion exchange See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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. See More Recent Examples on the Web After pulling Tunstall aside, Kelly allegedly opened fire in the middle of their conversation, striking him at least once in the head, according to a police affidavit. Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 9 Sep. 2022 The incident that brought Prince Charles closest to utter despair was his secretly wiretapped private conversation with Camilla about wishing to become a Tampax to stay closer to her. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 This film is built around the first of its kind conversation with Sobhraj himself, recorded directly from his jail in total secret for 17 years by the director Jean-Charles Deniau. Trinidad Barleycorn, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 Our conversation has been lightly edited for length and clarity. Brandon Tensley, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 For more than an hour, Forsell sat in the back of a police car, his conversation captured on video. Ruby Cramer, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 According to the affidavit, Kelly pulled Tunstall to the side and during their conversation drew a handgun and fired several shots. Adrian Sainz, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 In his conversation at the Code Conference, Jassy also addressed the unionization movement currently playing out at the company. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 According to the affidavit, Kelly pulled Tunstall to the side and during their conversation drew a handgun and fired several shots. Adrian Sainz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English conversacioun, from Anglo-French conversacion, from Latin conversation-, conversatio, from conversari to associate with, frequentative of convertere to turn around First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Phrases Containing conversation conversation piece carry on a conversation strike up a conversation criminal conversation hold a quiet conversation make conversation conversation piece carry on a conversation strike up a conversation criminal conversation hold a quiet conversation make conversation Kids Definition conversation noun con·ver·sa·tion ˌkän-vər-ˈsā-shən : a talk between two or more people : the act of talking conversation noun as in discussion talking or a talk between two or more people Thomas Jefferson was celebrated for his brilliant, wide-ranging conversations with a host of friends and acquaintances Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance discussion converse exchange discourse dialogue chat dialog debate colloquy banter chitchat chatter prattle babble repartee small talk symposium raillery roundtable conference persiflage table talk cross fire gabfest chaff natter parley prate confabulation gossip palaver deliberation chin-wag give-and-take rap round-robin Phrases Containing conversation engage in conversation engage in conversation
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conversation

noun

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Phrases Containing conversation

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noun

Phrases Containing conversation