confab

noun

con·​fab ˈkän-ˌfab How to pronounce confab (audio) kən-ˈfab How to pronounce confab (audio)
Synonyms of confabnext
1
: chat sense 1
2
: discussion, conference
confab
kən-ˈfab How to pronounce confab (audio) ˈkän-ˌfab How to pronounce confab (audio)
intransitive verb

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we had a little confab about the merits of the plan after the requisite confab, we got down to business
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That was the update last week at a meeting of the Venus Exploration Analysis Group (VEXAG), a confab of scientists whose research interests focus on the scorching world just sunward from Earth. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026 Paramount’s is not the only stand-out booth at this year’s confab, which is organized by RX France. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 Bang was speaking at the IberSeries industry confab in Madrid. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 Many others skipped the confab altogether, and the party is competing for attention with another American institution, the National Football League, which started its season this week. — Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for confab

Word History

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 20 Oct. 2026.

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