convo

noun

con·​vo ˈkän-(ˌ)vō How to pronounce convo (audio)
plural convos
informal
: conversation
Finally, he invited me to dinner in his town, and we had a fab meal and hours of great convo.Laura Gilbert
Let's continue this conversation some other time—a convo about renewable energy—when I'm sober and you're not my dealer.Joshua Cohen

Examples of convo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Tedesco builds the film around a four-way convo — the mutual admiration and love clear as day around the table — along with individual interviews and capsule biographies that make judicious use of animation. Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2023 The ladies were open,vulnerable and transparent, even answered questions directly from the audience, in what felt like an intimate convo with you and your girls! Essence, 30 Nov. 2023 Start with this convo with artist Senga Nengudi, then go down down down the rabbit hole and finish with the absolutely hilarious and amazing interview with actor and singer Michael Des Barres. Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2023 On iPhone, open Messages, tap a convo then the person’s profile photo or group name. Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2023 Then the trio have a short convo on the vibe around Ohio State’s recruiting after losing the battle for five-star safety K.J. Bolden to Florida State Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk from cleveland.com. Stephen Means, cleveland, 8 Aug. 2023 All the background noise that gets in the way of your convo is blocked out, leaving just your voice to come through crystal clear. Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2023 How to treat it: Your family medicine doctor or gyno will be able to suss this one out via an exam and honest convo with you. Women's Health, 8 June 2023 Similarly, trashing other people (your ex, your former boss, your current boss) is also a great way to drive the convo into the ditch. Chris Westfall, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of convo was in 1982

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“Convo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convo. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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