duologue

[ doo-uh-lawg, -log, dyoo- ]

noun

1. a conversation between two persons; dialogue.
2. a dramatic performance or piece in the form of a dialogue limited to two speakers.

duologue

/ ˈdjuːəˌlɒɡ /

noun

1. a part or all of a play in which the speaking roles are limited to two actors
2. See dialogue
   a less common word for dialogue

Word History and Origins

Origin of duologue¹

First recorded in 1860–65; duo- + (mono)logue

Example Sentences

In this "duologue," they celebrate the Beatle in honor of his 70th birthday.

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Without waiting a year she could go to Harry Manders and demand to be given a part; he had offered her one in her own duologue.

From Project Gutenberg

The house had an old-world garden, and it was here they had their first duologue.

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She replied in the same key, and, seeing that the youth comprehended, the artist prompted a duologue.

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He was lolling at full length in a rattan chair, listening indolently to the flippant duologue of the major and the grass widow.

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Mrs Cotterill came hysterically in upon the duologue between Denry and Ruth in the drawing-room.

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Related Words

• communication
• conference
• conversation
• dialog
• discourse
• discussion
• exchange