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

The incident occurred in Coventry Street, just off Leicester Square.

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Paul Foster's culinary journey began in the comfort of Coventry pub kitchens run by his mum, where as a 10-year-old he would help to feed punters and bake.

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Thomas-Asante converted his seventh and eighth goals of the season as Coventry took another step towards ending a 25-year absence from the Premier League.

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Coventry student Katie, who wants to be a teacher, says she finds her student loan daunting, and that it is likely to "always follow" her.

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The win takes Middlesbrough two points clear of Coventry, who host Blackburn on Saturday.

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Related Words

• debarment www.thesaurus.com
• omission 
• rejection