coven

noun

co·​ven ˈkə-vən 

also ˈkō-

1

: a collection of individuals with similar interests or activities

a coven of intellectuals

2

: an assembly or band of usually 13 witches

Synonyms of coven

• clique
• circle
• community
• pack
• crowd
• clan
• network
• bunch
• gang

Examples of coven in a Sentence

a coven of epicures who gather for monthly wine tastings

Recent Examples on the Web

The actress spoke to Entertainment Tonight in 2026, revealing that her character will be joining the iconic coven returning from season 3, which includes Lange, Paulson and Roberts. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

The coven returns in that season, and knowing how Cordelia became the Supreme might be key to the 13th season, as Madison mentions a new Coven leader in one of the teasers. — Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2026

Practical Magic 2 reunites Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as Sally and Gillian Owens, sister witches living in a charming seaside cottage in Massachusetts who are now helping rear a new generation into their coven. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026

Another generation of the coven-loving lives on in Practical Magic 2, which picks up after a sizable time jump but with more of the same kooky hijinks. — Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English covin agreement, confederacy, from Anglo-French covine, from Medieval Latin convenium agreement, from Latin convenire to agree — more at convenient

First Known Use

circa 1520, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for coven

• oven

Kids Definition

coven

noun

cov·​en

ˈkəv-ən

: a meeting or band of witches