Venn diagram

noun

ˈven- 

: a graph that employs closed curves and especially circles to represent logical relations between and operations on sets and the terms of propositions by the inclusion, exclusion, or intersection of the curves

Illustration of Venn diagram

• AB represents the intersection of sets A and B

Examples of Venn diagram in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Oliver got the show started by kicking his heels together and pointing out that stand-up comedy and a venue like Carnegie Hall are opposing ovals in a Venn diagram, with stand-up degrading such a magnificent space. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026

While the sharp tailoring is the center of Russell and her character Kate Wyler’s Venn diagram, Russell takes a loucher approach than her fictional ambassador alter-ego. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026

Juxtapositions of seemingly unlike topics (plants and gender, feral dogs and nuclear weapons) give way to Venn diagrams, with Johnson dwelling in their overlapping middles. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Their style Venn diagram has overlapped for well over a decade. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

after John Venn †1923 English logician, who wrote a survey and formalization of such graphs in 1880

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Venn diagram

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Kids Definition

Venn diagram

noun

ˈven- 

: a diagram that uses overlapping circles to show collections of mathematical elements and what they have in common