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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During this week’s SEC coaches’ conference call, the coach gave more details about the process of Jones’ journey to needing a transplant. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026 Head coach Sean Payton declined to update the status of any of the three players during his usual Monday conference call with reporters. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026 All indications from general manager Brandon Gomes and manager Dave Roberts in video conference calls before the Dodgers’ closed workout Tuesday were that Ohtani was feeling good physically. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 Micron’s conference call is expected to be dominated by these questions. — Zev Fima,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026 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 16 Oct. 2026.

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