Coventry
Americannoun
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a city in West Midlands, in central England: heavily bombed 1940; cathedral.
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a town in central Rhode Island.
idioms
noun
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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)
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a unitary authority in central England, in West Midlands. Pop: 305 000 (2003 est). Area: 97 sq km (37 sq miles)
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to ostracize or ignore
Example Sentences
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And Arsenal began its championship defense on Friday night with a 3-0 victory over Coventry City, which prompted giddy speculation that Arsenal might actually be fun to watch this season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
Coventry spent the next 11 years in the Championship before dropping down to League One in 2011-12.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
With all three in the starting XI against Coventry, the Gunners could play at their dominant best.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Their journey since relegation in 2001 has been rarely straightforward as Coventry were forced to leave their historic home at Highfield Road, endured ownership disputes and spent spells playing home games in Northampton and Birmingham.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Tom Yew wrote a letter to his family the day before the Coventry was sunk.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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