A conference at which participants of similar status discuss and exchange views.
A television show segment in which pundits or reporters discuss current events.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see round, table.
A conference or other meeting for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants make presentations.
A drinking party in Ancient Greece, especially one with intellectual discussion.
A collection of essays, articles or papers on a particular subject by a number of contributors.