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

The smallest Venn diagram overlap is probably directors who write their own scores, with Charlie Chaplin, Clint Eastwood and John Carpenter leading the way. —Stuart Miller, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026

Imagine a Venn diagram wherein one circle contains the wealthiest towns in Massachusetts and the other contains the districts with the highest MCAs scores. —Michael Maguire, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026

In a Venn diagram of waistband lengths, this comfy silhouette lands smack dab in the crowd-pleasing middle. —Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2025

Of course, there are some who call the overlapping circle of this Venn diagram home, and a great option for them is Islay distillery Bowmore. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2025

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

• abraham
• anagram
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• diaphragm
• epigram
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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