Conversation

/kənˈvərsəˌshən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A spoken or written exchange of thoughts, ideas, or feelings between two or more people.

Their conversation lasted for hours as they shared stories and laughter.

A discourse or debate on a specific topic.

The conversation about environmental issues was very engaging.

A situation in which people talk to each other in an informal way.

We had a pleasant conversation over coffee.

Late Middle English: from Old French 'conversation', from Latin 'conversatio(n-)' 'acting of turning about or with', from 'conversari'.

Have a heart-to-heart

A deep, personal conversation.

Small talk

Casual or light conversation about trivial matters.

In conversation with

Engaged in a dialogue with someone.

dialogue

A conversation between two or more people.

discourse

Written or spoken communication or debate.

interview

A conversation in which one person asks questions and another provides answers.

Chit-chat

We had some chit-chat before the meeting started.

Shoot the breeze

We were just shooting the breeze at the bar.