/ Dictionary / Index C conversation: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: con•ver•sa•tion Pronunciation: (kon"vur-sā'shun), [key] — n. informal interchange of thoughts, information, etc., by spoken words; oral communication between persons; talk; colloquy. an instance of this. association or social intercourse; intimate acquaintance. See the ability to talk socially with others: She writes well but has no conversation. behavior or manner of living. close familiarity; intimate acquaintance, as from constant use or study. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: conversation (Thesaurus) conversant conversational Related Content Daily Word Quiz: philately Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language