100 Other Words for “Conversation”

No.	Term	Definition
1.	Address	Formal speech to an audience.
2.	Airing	Open discussion of issues.
3.	Argument	Dispute expressed in words.
4.	Audience Q&A	Questions and answers with listeners.
5.	Back-and-forth	Alternating remarks between people.
6.	Banter	Playful, teasing talk.
7.	Barter	Negotiation over exchange terms.
8.	Beard-stroking	Thoughtful, speculative talk.
9.	Brainstorm	Group idea-generating talk.
10.	Bull session	Informal, often aimless talk.
11.	Caucus	Private meeting for discussion.
12.	Chat	Casual, friendly talk.
13.	Chinwag	Long, informal talk.
14.	Chitchat	Light, trivial talk.
15.	Colloquy	Formal or serious dialogue.
16.	Confab	Informal meeting to talk.
17.	Confabulation	Casual talk; also invented recollection.
18.	Confession	Admission spoken to someone.
19.	Confidential talk	Private, secretive discussion.
20.	Consultation	Seeking advice through talk.
21.	Council	Advisory meeting for deliberation.
22.	Counsel	Advice given in speech.
23.	Debate	Structured argument on a topic.
24.	Deliberation	Careful discussion before deciding.
25.	Dialogue	Exchange of spoken ideas.
26.	Discussion	Talk to examine a subject.
27.	Disputation	Formal disagreement in speech.
28.	Dissension	Disagreement voiced among people.
29.	Dissertation defense	Oral examination of research.
30.	Dither	Indecisive, wavering talk.
31.	Dossier review	Talk through case details.
32.	Examination	Questioning to assess knowledge.
33.	Exchange	Reciprocal giving of remarks.
34.	Exhortation	Urging speech to persuade.
35.	Explication	Talk explaining meaning or details.
36.	Fireside chat	Informal talk to the public.
37.	Forum	Public meeting for discussion.
38.	Friction	Tense disagreement in talk.
39.	Friendly talk	Warm, amicable speaking.
40.	Gabfest	Lively, talkative gathering.
41.	Gossip	Talk about others’ affairs.
42.	Group chat	Multi-person casual messaging talk.
43.	Haggling	Bargaining over price or terms.
44.	Heart-to-heart	Intimate, sincere talk.
45.	Huddle	Brief private team discussion.
46.	Interchange	Mutual exchange of ideas.
47.	Interrogation	Intense questioning to obtain facts.
48.	Interview	Question-and-answer meeting.
49.	Jam session	Free-flowing collaborative talk.
50.	Jawboning	Persuasive talk to influence.
51.	Jawing	Casual, prolonged talking.
52.	Joint session	Meeting of groups to discuss.
53.	Kibitzing	Offering unsolicited commentary.
54.	Kiki	Lively social talk session.
55.	Knee-to-knee talk	Close, private conversation.
56.	Lecture	Instructional talk to an audience.
57.	Line of inquiry	Focused questioning and discussion.
58.	Loquacity	Excessive talkativeness.
59.	Meeting	Gathering to discuss matters.
60.	Monologue	Extended speech by one person.
61.	Natter	Light, idle talk.
62.	Negotiation	Talk to reach agreement.
63.	Off-the-record talk	Unofficial, nonpublic discussion.
64.	Open mic	Public speaking and sharing session.
65.	Oral exchange	Spoken back-and-forth communication.
66.	Palaver	Lengthy, involved discussion.
67.	Panel	Group discussion before audience.
68.	Parlance	Manner or style of speaking.
69.	Parley	Talk between opposing sides.
70.	Phone call	Spoken talk via telephone.
71.	Pitch meeting	Persuasive proposal discussion.
72.	Plea	Earnest request spoken aloud.
73.	Powwow	Informal conference or meeting.
74.	Press conference	Media questions and responses.
75.	Private talk	One-on-one confidential discussion.
76.	Q&A	Questions followed by answers.
77.	Quarrel	Angry disagreement in words.
78.	Query	Question posed for discussion.
79.	Rap	Informal talk or conversation.
80.	Rapport	Easy, harmonious communication.
81.	Reasoning	Logical talk to reach conclusions.
82.	Repartee	Quick, witty exchange.
83.	Roundtable	Equal-participant group discussion.
84.	Schmooze	Casual talk to build relations.
85.	Seminar	Class discussion on a topic.
86.	Session	Set time for discussion.
87.	Show-and-tell	Presentation with audience talk.
88.	Small talk	Polite, superficial chat.
89.	Socratic dialogue	Question-led teaching discussion.
90.	Speak	Informal talk with someone.
91.	Speech	Formal spoken address.
92.	Spill	Revealing talk; sharing details.
93.	Storytelling	Relating events in spoken form.
94.	Symposium	Conference for discussion and papers.
95.	Table talk	Conversation during a meal.
96.	Talk	Spoken exchange of ideas.
97.	Talkfest	Long session of talking.
98.	Tête-à-tête	Private talk between two.
99.	Thrash-out	Intense discussion to resolve.
100.	Tiff	Minor quarrel in words.