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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Vance, asked by a reporter about the criticism from the Israeli government, singled out Israeli Cabinet officials who have attacked the deal, saying Netanyahu has not shared the same opposition in the vice president's conversations with him.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 19 June 2026
As the boys drink a beer before heading out, Rip suggests that Carter join him at 10-Petal, where he's begun working as foreman, and then the conversation takes a turn.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough believes the low-cost double-play tandem belongs in the All-Star conversation.
—Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Fort Worth City Council member Chris Nettles, who represents District 8, said during the panel that the walk would encourage difficult conversations about the role of law enforcement.
—Mary Ella Hastings
june 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 19 June 2026
As the boys drink a beer before heading out, Rip suggests that Carter join him at 10-Petal, where he's begun working as foreman, and then the conversation takes a turn.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough believes the low-cost double-play tandem belongs in the All-Star conversation.
—Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Fort Worth City Council member Chris Nettles, who represents District 8, said during the panel that the walk would encourage difficult conversations about the role of law enforcement.
—Mary Ella Hastings
june 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for conversation
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“Conversation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conversation. Accessed 19 Jun. 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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