convent

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noun

con·​vent ˈkän-vənt 

-ˌvent

: a local community or house of a religious order or congregation

especially : an establishment of nuns

convent

2 of 2

verb

con·​vent kən-ˈvent 

convented; conventing; convents

obsolete

: convene

Examples of convent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Historically, such spaces were often features of religious buildings around the world including monasteries and convents, keeping animals out and fresh water, herbs, vegetables, and flowers safely inside. — Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026

Originally a convent and an 18th century palazzo, today the hotel is an iconic Italian landmark that’s reflective of Bulgari’s bold and contemporary style. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Story follows La Parda who joins forces with 12 political prisoners to form a women’s choir, using it as a cover to escape from the Cabildo prison-convent. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

At the same time, Hollister was also engaged in a lengthy courtroom battle with Perry and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles over the rights to another property, a Los Feliz convent the singer hoped to turn into a private home. — Mickey Rapkin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English covent, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin conventus, from Latin, assembly, from convenire

Verb

Latin conventus, past participle of convenire

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1514, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

convent

noun

con·​vent

ˈkän-vənt, 

-ˌvent

1

: a community of nuns living together

2

: a house or set of buildings occupied by nuns