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Coventry

American  
[kuhv-uhn-tree, kov-] / ˈkʌv ən tri, ˈkɒv- /

noun

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

  2. a town in central Rhode Island.

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.
Coventry British  
/ 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

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Example Sentences

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Those words will provide some encouragement to Coventry supporters that Lampard is preparing to lead their team back into the top division.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

But Lampard is mindful of ensuring Coventry aren't just making up the numbers.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Reports in Spain said this week he is willing to take pay cut to join Barcelona, while former club Everton and Premier League newcomers Coventry have also been linked with a move.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Reform UK held its conference in Birmingham last year, a sign it was building momentum for the forthcoming elections in the city, as well as in Coventry, Walsall and Sandwell.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

I’m sure that’s why we live here instead of in the Estates at East Hampton, or the Manors of Coventry, or the Villas at Versailles.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

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