noun

dialogue

DEYE-uh-log

noun

A conversation between two or more people, especially in a book, play, or film.

"The dialogue between the two characters felt completely natural."

"She wrote sharp, funny dialogue for the sitcom."

A formal exchange of views, especially between groups trying to resolve a conflict.

"The two nations agreed to open a dialogue on trade issues."

verb

To talk with someone in order to reach mutual understanding.

"The union and management agreed to dialogue before taking further action."

How to Use Dialogue

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSpoken exchange between people — either in a story, or as a way of resolving disagreements.

Common mistake

American English spells it "dialogue"; some style guides accept "dialog," especially in computing (a "dialog box").

Common pairings

open a dialogue dialogue between snappy dialogue

dialogued past tense, dialogues singular

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The _____ between the two characters felt completely natural.

From Old French dialoge, from Greek dialogos ("conversation"), from dia- ("through, between") + legein ("to speak").

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