the words that are spoken

the way a word or a language is customarily spoken

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

an exchange of views on some topic

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

speech that differs from the usual accepted, easily recognizable speech of native adult members of a speech community

the language or speech of one individual at a particular period in life

a long utterance by one person (especially one that prevents others from participating in the conversation)

a verbal formula believed to have magical force

speech intended for reproduction in writing

speech you make to yourself

one of the eight sayings of Jesus at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount; in Latin each saying begins with `beatus' (blessed)

a saying of Jesus that is regarded as authentic although it is not recorded in the Gospels

an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language

a legal expression in the United States Constitution that allows the Senate to constrain the President's powers of appointment and treaty-making

an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context

an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh

an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one

an expression of disappointment or irritation

the approved pronunciation of British English; originally based on the King's English as spoken at public schools and at Oxford and Cambridge Universities (and widely accepted elsewhere in Britain); until recently it was the pronunciation of English used in British broadcasting

an expression that is difficult to articulate clearly

a lively or heated interchange of ideas and opinions

conversational speech used to communicate sociability more than information

a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one)

an informal conversation

a conversation that spreads personal information about other people

an exchange of ideas via conversation

inconsequential conversation

social exchange, especially of opinions, attitudes, etc.

formal conversation

a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

voluble conversation

conversation in a situation where feelings can be expressed and criticized or supported

overheard conversation (especially overheard cellphone conversation)

conversation during a meal

a conversation over the telephone

a private conversation between two people

(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question

a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic

discussion of a subject of public interest by a group of persons forming a panel usually before an audience

discussion of an event after it has occurred

free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest

a discussion intended to produce an agreement

an expression that relates to anatomy

a locution or pronunciation peculiar to the southern United States

a favorite saying of a sect or political group

a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

a witty saying

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up

sayings of Jesus not recorded in the canonical Gospels

a correct expression that takes the place of a popular but incorrect expression

the developing speech of a young child

an adult's imitation of the speech of a young child

the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

a phrase or pronunciation that is peculiar to a particular locality

a feature (as a pronunciation or expression or custom) that is characteristic of a particular region

language characterized by terseness and ellipsis as in telegrams

the everyday speech of the people (as distinguished from literary language)

a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar

a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect

an evil spell