noun
- preliminary discussions or negotiations, especially between parties considering peace or a settlement
Usage: usually plural; formal or diplomatic context
Examples
- The two nations entered into pourparlers to discuss a ceasefire.
- Diplomatic pourparlers began after months of tension between the countries.
- The peace pourparlers stalled when neither side would compromise.
- Officials held secret pourparlers to explore settlement options.
- After the initial pourparlers, both parties agreed to continue formal negotiations.
- The pourparlers lasted several weeks before a framework was established.