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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With the circus already passing through Southampton, Sunderland, Coventry and Glasgow before coming to Wales, Ellis added he was "quite tired" after a month on the road "but the knees are feeling fine".
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
He decides out of the kindness of his heart with his boys to come and watch me do spoken word at Coventry Student Union.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Releasing Lampard from his contract with Coventry provides an obvious stumbling block should Palace pivot to the former Chelsea midfielder.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
As for Frank Lampard at Coventry, well he needs no introduction to the top-flight, but I am sure he will be tested over what is such a hard grind for all the promoted teams.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Tom Yew serves in the Royal Navy on a frigate called HMS Coventry.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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