make conversation

phrase

: to say something in order to get a conversation started

"Where are you from?" he asked, trying to make conversation.

Examples of make conversation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Elliott was crying, Dorien was comforting, and Joaquin Phoenix came over trying to make conversation. — Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

Feeling equally tense, Molly and her teammates hadn’t tried to make conversation. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026

School, dorm life and early workplace experiences gave young professionals countless opportunities to make conversation, learn to read social cues and build relationships over time. — Kim Meninger, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

The vibe is certainly formal, but in the stylish sense of the word—don’t be afraid to make conversation with the friendly concierge or front desk staff. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for make conversation

• acclimatisation
• acclimatization
• acidification
• actualization
• annualization
• autocorrelation
• autoregulation
• beatification
• beneficiation
• biodegradation
• biotransformation
• bureaucratization