confab

noun

confab intransitive verb

Examples of confab in a Sentence

we had a little confab about the merits of the plan after the requisite confab, we got down to business
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The Conservative Political Action Conference, complete with chainsaws, is not the only political confab Washington, D.C., is holding this weekend. Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Feb. 2025 It was later broadened with press junkets with French talent promoting their work, and was further expanded two years ago with French TV screenings and a day-long confab dedicated to export. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025 The confab will feature a mix of screenings, masterclasses, panel discussions and networking opportunities. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025 The confab was plagued by negative reviews from delegates who complained about long lines at the Palms elevators, a bad lobby experience, poor food options, the expense and lack of atmosphere. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for confab

Word History

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of confab was in 1701

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“Confab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confab. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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