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
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(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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Now, thanks to a team at the University of California, Davis, there's a new brain-computer interface (BCI) system that's opening up real-time, natural conversation for people who can't speak.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
The list sparked some conversation in the comments section as fans rushed to agree and reflect on some of the treats that have been lost to the past.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 5 July 2025
In headlines, social feeds and casual conversations, narratives about cities can shift quickly.
—Glenn Eden, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
The album has challenged music industry norms and sparked important conversations pertaining to the intersection of race and country music.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 4 July 2025
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Staff, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
The list sparked some conversation in the comments section as fans rushed to agree and reflect on some of the treats that have been lost to the past.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 5 July 2025
In headlines, social feeds and casual conversations, narratives about cities can shift quickly.
—Glenn Eden, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
The album has challenged music industry norms and sparked important conversations pertaining to the intersection of race and country music.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 4 July 2025
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 9 Jul. 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
adverb
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