Coventry

[kuhv-uhn-tree, kov-]

noun

1. a city in West Midlands, in central England: heavily bombed 1940; cathedral.

2. a town in central Rhode Island.

Coventry

/ ˈkɒvəntrɪ /

noun

1. a city in central England, in Coventry unitary authority, West Midlands: devastated in World War II; modern cathedral (1954–62); industrial centre, esp for motor vehicles; two universities (1965, 1992). Pop: 303 475 (2001)

2. a unitary authority in central England, in West Midlands. Pop: 305 000 (2003 est). Area: 97 sq km (37 sq miles)

3. to ostracize or ignore

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. send to Coventry, to refuse to associate with; openly and pointedly ignore.

   His friends sent him to Coventry after he was court-martialed.

Example Sentences

It has 1,250 employees mostly based in the West Midlands, but much like JLR's factories, its main plants in Coventry and Kidderminster have been at a virtual standstill for weeks.

From BBC

Mr Mulligan estimated there were about 200 full-time employees at Leadec's Coventry factory, including agency workers.

From BBC

Earlier this week, IOC president Kirsty Coventry sidestepped a question about sanctioning Israeli athletes, saying: "The sports movement has to showcase the good that is in humanity."

From BBC

A union has criticised Coventry University bosses for spending thousands of pounds on first class flights whilst staff are being made redundant.

From BBC

The Coventry South MP also said she will no longer be pursuing legal action against Corbyn and others behind the party, known for now as Your Party.

From BBC

Related Words

• debarment www.thesaurus.com
• omission 
• rejection