conference call

noun

Synonyms of conference callnext
: a conference held by means of a communications system (as a video service, phone system, etc.)
Please dial in 15 minutes before the start of the conference to secure a line and avoid delays. Alternatively, listeners will be able to access the conference call via the webcast …National Post

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Oliver Reichert, the German footwear firm’s chief executive officer, told analysts during its fourth quarter conference call last month that Birkenstock plans to open about 40 new stores in 2026. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 Jan. 2026 As this tug-of-war has played out in press releases and conference calls and Securities and Exchange Commission filings, WBD shares have soared more than 170% this year, albeit shares were at a low ebb, having traded under $10 for most of 2024. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 31 Dec. 2025 Thanks to all of those efforts, Darden is seeing high-income consumers trade down into its casual-dining chains and a traffic bump from diners who are at least 55 years old, CEO Rick Cardenas said on the company's conference call on Thursday. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2025 After Green was suspended indefinitely – eventually 12 games – for his actions against Gobert and Nurkic, Kerr defended Green’s character in a conference call. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conference call

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of conference call was in 1941

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“Conference call.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conference%20call. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.

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