conference call

noun

: a telephone call by which a caller can speak with several people at the same time

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Network Network Network Even in the age of remote work and conference calls, in-person networking is still important for freelancers and solopreneurs. Chelsea Tobin, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 Kroger will consider both internal and outside candidates to replace CEO Rodney McMullen who resigned abruptly on on Monday, interim CEO Ron Sargent told Wall Street analysts Thursday in a conference call. Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Members get all of our content (including the magazine), no paywalls or content meters, an advertising-minimal experience, and unique access to our writers and editors (through conference calls, social media groups, and more). Christian Schneider, National Review, 12 June 2025 Judge Harris denied the FBI’s requests multiple times, even after the DOJ submitted clarifications and participated in a conference call to address his concerns. Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for conference call

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of conference call was in 1941

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“Conference call.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conference%20call. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

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