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
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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The book seeks to answer this query by recasting personal writing as a conversation between recollection and amnesia.
—Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 15 July 2025
The truth is, digestion is an essential part of the wellness and health conversation.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 15 July 2025
The Takeaway: Use cognitive reframing to reduce interpersonal friction, shift conversations from confrontation to collaboration and enhance team psychological safety.
2.
—Diana Lowe, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The show created by Thorne and Graham sparked a global conversation over the impact of social media and masculinity on teenage boys.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 July 2025
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Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 15 July 2025
The truth is, digestion is an essential part of the wellness and health conversation.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 15 July 2025
The Takeaway: Use cognitive reframing to reduce interpersonal friction, shift conversations from confrontation to collaboration and enhance team psychological safety.
2.
—Diana Lowe, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The show created by Thorne and Graham sparked a global conversation over the impact of social media and masculinity on teenage boys.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 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 29 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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